Bulletin, Issues 66-67The Museum, 1994 - China |
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... dragon , the symbols of the west and east which suggest she has power throughout the world ( figure 23 ) .50 Below ... dragon are described : “ the dragon on the right , the tiger on the left control the four sides . " See The Decoration ...
... dragon , the symbols of the west and east which suggest she has power throughout the world ( figure 23 ) .50 Below ... dragon are described : “ the dragon on the right , the tiger on the left control the four sides . " See The Decoration ...
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... dragon , the white tiger , the black warrior and the zhuque bird . Similar to the dragon and tiger throne , these creatures serve as symbols of the vastness of her power which reaches to all corners of the earth . The representation of ...
... dragon , the white tiger , the black warrior and the zhuque bird . Similar to the dragon and tiger throne , these creatures serve as symbols of the vastness of her power which reaches to all corners of the earth . The representation of ...
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... dragons . The dragon winds its way along the trunk , or sometimes its body is used in lieu of a branch so the figures then seem to be riding it ( figure 44a - d ) . 106 In addition to its role as a vehicle , the dragon is one of many ...
... dragons . The dragon winds its way along the trunk , or sometimes its body is used in lieu of a branch so the figures then seem to be riding it ( figure 44a - d ) . 106 In addition to its role as a vehicle , the dragon is one of many ...
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