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Description: | "Dragons (two) carved wood gilt decorated with coloured glass representing jewels from Ava, Upper Burma". [Register]
Wooden figurine of dragon, gilded. Standing on rectangular base, painted red. Carved decorations around chest and feet with glass embellishments in red, green, white, yellow and purple.
Dragons originated in China and the symbolism is assumed to have been brought over through the interchange and accepting of the Buddhist religion. Although in European thought the dragon has traditionally seen as an evil creature, in Asia they are seen in a much more positive light. Dragons are associated with many numerous positive traits including being protectors of Buddhist Law, symbols of imperial power (in China), guardians of Eastern direction, controllers of rain and tempests and bringers of wealth and fortune. They are also perceived to be magical shape shifters.
Burma.
Accession number: NCM 1889-160 | Subjects: | animals religion (buddhism) mythology BURMESE woodwork | Temporal: | 1850-1889? | Source: | Nottingham City Museums and Galleries | Identifier: | http://media.culturegrid.org.uk/mediaLib... | Go to resource |
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