Sculpture symbol of the year "Dragon". Made of ceramic, covered with glaze. Sold with kfr for storage and transportation (tomobako). Japan, XX century.

The dragon in Asia is the main symbol, the personification of imperial power. It was believed that dragons were the progenitors of the emperors of China, the rulers of Tibet and Japan. Dragons were considered sacred creatures, they belonged to 4 elements: earth, water, fire and air. Wisdom, cunning, strength, dexterity, knowledge, sharpness of mind - dragons were worshiped and deified.