By continuing to browse our site you agree to our use of cookies, revised Privacy Policy and Terms of Use. You can change your cookie settings through your browser.
Photo taken on June 7, 2023 at the Dalian Museum shows a silk robe embroidered with five dragon patterns. The robe was made for the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Dragon robes were a symbol of imperial power. /CFP
Photo taken on June 7, 2023 at the Dalian Museum shows a silk robe embroidered with five dragon patterns. The robe was made for the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Dragon robes were a symbol of imperial power. /CFP
A file photo shows a standing dragon statue from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) made with copper and iron, with gold gilding on the surface. The statue is popular at the Shaanxi History Museum. Its body has a dynamic flow, representing the vivid beauty of a dragon in ancient people's perception. /CFP
A file photo shows a standing dragon statue from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) made with copper and iron, with gold gilding on the surface. The statue is popular at the Shaanxi History Museum. Its body has a dynamic flow, representing the vivid beauty of a dragon in ancient people's perception. /CFP
Photo taken on August 10, 2023 at the Chifeng Museum shows the C-shaped jade dragon from the Hongshan Culture. Widely known as the "First Dragon of China," it is regarded as the archetypal ancient depiction of a dragon. The Hongshan Culture is predated to have originated around 5,000 years ago. /CFP
Photo taken on August 10, 2023 at the Chifeng Museum shows the C-shaped jade dragon from the Hongshan Culture. Widely known as the "First Dragon of China," it is regarded as the archetypal ancient depiction of a dragon. The Hongshan Culture is predated to have originated around 5,000 years ago. /CFP
Photo taken on November 3, 2023 shows a flat, arched flask painted with a three-clawed dragon dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). /CFP
Photo taken on November 3, 2023 shows a flat, arched flask painted with a three-clawed dragon dating back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). /CFP
Photo taken on November 4, 2023 at the Minhang Museum in Shanghai shows a head decoration piece made for the grandmother of the Wanli Emperor in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The crown boasts twelve dragons, nine phoenixes, and more than a hundred gemstones, weighing over 2.5 kilograms. /CFP
Photo taken on November 4, 2023 at the Minhang Museum in Shanghai shows a head decoration piece made for the grandmother of the Wanli Emperor in the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). The crown boasts twelve dragons, nine phoenixes, and more than a hundred gemstones, weighing over 2.5 kilograms. /CFP
Photo taken on May 14, 2023 shows a moon-shaped flask dating back to the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) on auction by Christie's auction house. On its body, a green five-clawed dragon emerges from waves to confront an ascending, iron-red dragon amid cloud scrolls and flames. /CFP
Photo taken on May 14, 2023 shows a moon-shaped flask dating back to the Qianlong Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911) on auction by Christie's auction house. On its body, a green five-clawed dragon emerges from waves to confront an ascending, iron-red dragon amid cloud scrolls and flames. /CFP
Photo taken on June 7, 2023 at the Dalian Museum shows a silk robe embroidered with five dragon patterns. The robe was made for the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Dragon robes were a symbol of imperial power. /CFP
Photo taken on June 7, 2023 at the Dalian Museum shows a silk robe embroidered with five dragon patterns. The robe was made for the Guangxu Emperor of the Qing Dynasty (1644-1911). Dragon robes were a symbol of imperial power. /CFP
A file photo shows a standing dragon statue from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) made with copper and iron, with gold gilding on the surface. The statue is popular at the Shaanxi History Museum. Its body has a dynamic flow, representing the vivid beauty of a dragon in ancient people's perception. /CFP
A file photo shows a standing dragon statue from the Tang Dynasty (618-907) made with copper and iron, with gold gilding on the surface. The statue is popular at the Shaanxi History Museum. Its body has a dynamic flow, representing the vivid beauty of a dragon in ancient people's perception. /CFP
The dragon is among the 12 animals of the Chinese zodiac. The 2024 Chinese New Year is the Year of the Dragon in the 12-year cycle. The dragon pattern is regarded as a symbol of power and authority and was associated with the emperors of China in ancient times. We've rounded up a slew of ancient relics that feature dragon patterns.
