Protection Collar - Imperial Dragons - Protection, Longevity, Supremacy - Fire Element - Chain
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Selected by Clément Floch
Has 20 years of experience trading curios, including 15 years with a leading French dealer.
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Description from the seller
Ornate protective necklace - Imperial Dragons - Protection, Longevity, and Supremacy.
The dragon represents longevity, perseverance, and success, but also fire, strength, and supremacy. The dragon is the emblem of the emperors of China. They were themselves called 'dragon' or considered 'sons of the dragon'.
In Chinese culture, dragons embody benevolence and power. They are believed to possess control over weather phenomena, such as summoning rain during a drought. In China, dragons are found everywhere—in legends, festivals, astrology, arts, names, and even idioms.
The dragon as such is associated with many symbols.
immortality, through its exceptional longevity.
Perseverance and success: in the spawning season, the carp of the Yellow River swims upstream against the rapids to a waterfall called the 'Dragon Gate.' If it succeeds in passing through it, it transforms into a dragon. Its determination to go against the current is a symbol of perseverance.
fire, strength, supremacy: in the martial art of the dragon.
Necklace dimensions:
- Length: 64.5cm (with attachment), 61.3cm (without attachment).
Dimension Dragon: approximately 1.01 x 0.98 x 1.99 cm.
- Mesh size: approximately 0.8 cm in diameter.
Total weight: 104g.
Clasp with a hook.
Silver alloy
Photos taken with LED artificial light, using a camera.
Shipping by parcel with a tracking number.
Grouped delivery available: if you win multiple lots during this sale, shipping costs will only be charged once. Please ensure that all winning lots are listed on the same invoice before confirming your payment.
Ornate protective necklace - Imperial Dragons - Protection, Longevity, and Supremacy.
The dragon represents longevity, perseverance, and success, but also fire, strength, and supremacy. The dragon is the emblem of the emperors of China. They were themselves called 'dragon' or considered 'sons of the dragon'.
In Chinese culture, dragons embody benevolence and power. They are believed to possess control over weather phenomena, such as summoning rain during a drought. In China, dragons are found everywhere—in legends, festivals, astrology, arts, names, and even idioms.
The dragon as such is associated with many symbols.
immortality, through its exceptional longevity.
Perseverance and success: in the spawning season, the carp of the Yellow River swims upstream against the rapids to a waterfall called the 'Dragon Gate.' If it succeeds in passing through it, it transforms into a dragon. Its determination to go against the current is a symbol of perseverance.
fire, strength, supremacy: in the martial art of the dragon.
Necklace dimensions:
- Length: 64.5cm (with attachment), 61.3cm (without attachment).
Dimension Dragon: approximately 1.01 x 0.98 x 1.99 cm.
- Mesh size: approximately 0.8 cm in diameter.
Total weight: 104g.
Clasp with a hook.
Silver alloy
Photos taken with LED artificial light, using a camera.
Shipping by parcel with a tracking number.
Grouped delivery available: if you win multiple lots during this sale, shipping costs will only be charged once. Please ensure that all winning lots are listed on the same invoice before confirming your payment.
Details
Era
After 2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Protection Collar - Imperial Dragons - Protection, Longevity, Supremacy - Fire Element
Brand jewellery
No
Total weight
104 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Length
64.5 cm
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