Jewel-Holding Dragon, Edo period (1615–1868), 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm); W. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); D. 1 in. (2.5 cm), Netsuke, The dragon is the only mythical beast included in the zodiac. A cosmological symbol of Chinese origin, the dragon is associated with water and is often depicted emerging from vapor and clouds to produce rain
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Jewel-Holding Dragon, Edo period, 1615–1868, 18th century, Japan, Ivory, H, 1 3/8, 3.5 cm, W, 1/2, 3.8, D, 1, 2.5, Netsuke, dragon, mythical beast included, zodiac, cosmological symbol, Chinese origin, associated, water, depicted, emerging, vapor, clouds, produce, rain
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