Chinese Zodiac Dragon Lucky Red Envelope / Dragon Playing With A Pearl / Set of 5

Dragon Playing With A Pearl Post Card Since ancient times, the dragon has been revered as an auspicious creature and a clan totem worshipped by early civilizations. By the Yuan Dynasty, it gradually became associated with imperial imagery, and its use was strictly forbidden for officials and commoners. For instance, decorative patterns on ceramics, clothing, and other items could not feature dragon or phoenix motifs. Only the five-clawed dragon was designated for imperial use. By the Ming Dynasty, regulations for court attire and ranks were further established, stipulating that official robes and curtains could not be adorned with the colors black, yellow, or purple, nor with dragon and phoenix patterns. Fortunately, we live in contemporary times. Collecting or displaying an elegant and noble dragon image will not lead to severe consequences. - - - According to China's first dictionary, the character for dragon (龍) is defined as: "The chief of scaled creatures. It can be hidden or visible, small or large, short or long. It ascends to heaven at the spring equinox and dives into the abyss at the autumn equinox." – Xu Shen's Shuowen Jiezi (c. 100 AD), Eastern Han Dynasty. The dragon, capable of soaring through the skies and plunging into the depths, with its ever-changing form, has been considered an auspicious creature since antiquity. Ancient depictions of dragons often presented them in various forms, such as coiled, soaring, walking, or looking back. Surrounding depictions of flying dragons, auspicious motifs were frequently added to enhance the dragon's dynamism and auspiciousness. These include motifs of auspicious clouds, ruyi clouds, sea waves, sea and cliff patterns (composed of sea waves and mountain cliffs, symbolizing peace across the four seas and a stable realm), and flaming pearls (a pearl accompanied by flames, forming the image of a dragon playing with a pearl). This artwork, "Dragon Playing With A Pearl," features a dragon's head with flowing hair between its twin horns, evoking a sense of flight. Its eyebrows are flame-shaped, its nose is large with whiskers, and its body is robust and winding. The dragon scales are arranged with varying density along its twisting form, and its five claws are as powerful as an eagle's. Its expression is majestic and supreme, with an open mouth and bared teeth, as it chases a flaming pearl. - - - Pattern: Traditional Dragon Playing With A Pearl Motif - - - Red Envelope Paper: Crystal Diamond Paper 120g Technique: Embossed Hot Foil Stamping Size: 90 X 185mm Color: Matte Rose Gold - - - Shipping Information After payment, it takes 1-2 business days from preparation to shipping, excluding holidays. If you choose registered mail via post office, delivery will occur on the 2nd or 3rd day after posting. If you opt for convenience store pickup, the item will arrive at your designated store 48 hours after shipping. Please pay attention to SMS notifications from the logistics system.