Legendary creatures in Chinese and Japanese mythology and folklore. Chinese dragons are typically portrayed as long, scaled, serpentine creatures with four legs. In contrast to European dragons that are considered evil, Chinese dragons traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, and floods. Originally from a colored engraving made in the 1800s.
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2013 Chinese Year of the Snake Greeting Card with a vintage pin-up magazine illustration. Matching cards, postage stamps, traditional red envelopes and other products available in the Chinese New Year / Year of the Snake Category of our store.
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Sleepy red panda illustration
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Vintage Lao Che Air Freight Temple of Doom Tee – Original shirt design by KaptainMyke.com Shirts & More.
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Happy Cow Clean / Dirty Dishwasher Magnet
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Pug Art Print Canvas. The pug is a “toy” breed of dog with a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. The pug breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. Pugs were originally bred to adorn the laps of the Chinese sovereigns during the Shang dynasty (before 400 BCE) in East China. The pug was imported to Europe in the 16th century by the Dutch East India Company. The pug is said to have become the official dog of the House of Orange in 1572 after a pug named Pompey saved the life of the Prince of Orange by alerting him to the approach of assassins.
Japanese 4 Kanji idiom meaning “success through determination and perseverance”. Read from left to right, it is pronounced as “Ga Shin Shou Tan”, and its roots actually in ancient Chinese history. During the Spring and Autumn period (7th – 4th century BC), the future King Gou Jian of the kingdom of Yue was taken prisoner and made a vassal of King Fucha of the kingdom of Wu after his father the king was killed in battle during their long war. While a prisoner, he slept (the first kanji) every night on firewood (second kanji) and chewed (third kanji) bitter liver (last kanji) to remind him of his shame of defeat until his release. Eventually, King Gou Jian rose to finally defeat King Fucha thus gaining his revenge.
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every day in china is wednesday
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Copyright Justin Guariglia/National Geographic Stock | People walk along the Bund (Wai Tan) casting shadows. | Asset ID: 962670
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Classic vintage willow pattern throw pillow. Perfect for a formal setting. Other throw cushions: View more gifts at Zazzle.
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