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Above: Goddess on Dragon Fish
Size 14" H x 13" W
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Presented is a Quan Yin figure astride a Dragonfish.
To provide a bit of historical context, "According to Chinese belief,
the roof of a building belongs to the spirit world and acts as a landing platform by the aid of which spirits can descend
to and ascend from our world of Mankind on Earth. The deep and underlying reason for roof decoration of buildings generally,
and temples and palaces specifically, was to help this communication with the celestial world in order to attract in return,
good fortune, protection and blessings." ( Laszlo Legeza, Arts of Asia Magazine, May-June,1982)One of the most
popular images of transformation, the Dragonfish, takes a similar commanding position on the main ridge of the roof,
frequently substituting the celestial dragons chasing the flaming pearl. The fish ( a carp) that is capable of
transformation into a dragon if it successfully leaps the rapids of the Yellow River, expresses this idea of transformation
from the terrestrial to the celestial world. Transposition of cosmic ideas and elements of folklore mix freely here..."
(Same source)
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Above: Elder on Dragon (Sorry - This Tile is Sold Out)
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Here we present a Figure of an Elder or God of
Longevity astride a Dragon.
The Dragon in Chinese folklore is a potent symbol and not the gruesome
monster of medieval times, but the genius of strength and goodness. It has the power of transformation, and the
gift of rendering itself visible or invisible at will. It can rise and challenge the clouds as in this Roof Tile , or
sink and hide below the fountains of the deep. In Autum, it buries itself in the watery depths, and in Spring, it awakes,
announcing the return of nature's energies, and exerting its beneficial influence. The Dragon is said to be the emblem
of vigilance and safeguard, the guardian of treasures, the minister of the will of the Gods, and at times, it was the emblem
of imperial power.
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