Imperial

Dragon 祥龍 Ming Dynasty 明 3797 Stacking Plates 疊盤 , Ø12cm x H7cm

3797

Symbolising imperial authority, the Chinese dragon motif is reserved for the emperor in ancient China. The Chinese dragon is seen on palaces and tombs as well as in paintings. A celestial guardian, the dragon represents the east and the element of wood in in Chinese astrology. With 7,000 years of history spanning the Qin, Han, Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties, lacquerware was prized for its beautiful craftsmanship. The grace and power of the Chinese dragon amidst the clouds decorate the lid of the intricate Ming dynasty lacquered trinket box. This majestic figure is beautifully captured on the stacking plates.

祥龍是皇權的象徵，其紋飾在古代中國屬於帝王專用，常見於宮殿陵墓，以及繪畫 作品。龍主東方，五行屬木，被視為天上的守護者。

漆器橫跨中華歷史上下7千年，歷經秦、漢、宋、元、明和清多代，巧奪天工，展現 工匠過人工藝，受到世人鍾愛。明朝漆盒蓋上龍舞祥雲的圖案，典雅優美而又氣勢 攝人，成為了疊盤上裝飾的藍本。

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