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Chinese Dragon -- Great Asian Gift (for some people!)

Definitely A Great Chinese Gift (for some people) -- Chinese Dragon! 

         Chinese dragons are legendary creatures that are portrayed as long, scaled serpentine creatures with four legs and often show up Asian legends and folklore.

Unlike some negative images associated with western dragons, Asian dragons, especially Chinese dragons are the symbol of ultimate good fortune. Literally, especially in China, everything connected with Chinese Dragons is blessed. 

     Historically, the dragon was the symbol of Chinese emperors. Since it is also the symbol of divine protection, it is regarded as the Supreme Being among all creatures, and temples and shrines have been built to honor them.

Chinese dragon controls over the rain, rivers, lakes, and seas, anything related to water. Being the divine mythical animal, the Dragon can ward off wandering evil spirits, protect the innocent and bestow safety to all. 

     The fact of dragon being associated with water is used for Feng Shui, which is ancient Asian art of creating harmony and balance within an environment, as well. In Feng Shui, if the dragon object is placed near the water features in your home, such as water fountain, it is said to brings achievement, fame and power. In addition to that, if it is placed in the east, it could blow precious "chi" and brings health, if it is placed on your desk, it would bring career success...etc.       The figure of dragons are also very much appreciated in the Chinese art as well as Japanese art. Therefore, there are many gorgeous water color paintings of dragons which make a great wall art treatment. Those dragon pictures look great on garments as well.

      Therefore, for the people who have Chinese heritage, or appreciate the meaning of Chinese dragons, it would make a great Asian gift for sure. If it is for a housewarming gift or business gift, a dragon statue or wall treatment would be a great choice. They are often great collectible pieces as well. If it is for young people, you could go with T-shirts, other apparel goods, or accessories. 

      However, on the other hand, I would like you to keep it in your mind that the Chinese dragon gift would be a quite taste-specific so to speak. So, before you randomly choose the dragon for an Asian gift, I suggest that you know the taste of the recipient very well:-) For example, the dragon statue wouldn't always go with every contemporary rooms. If the gift recipient is someone who doesn't appreciate the beauty of the dragons, it is quite possible that the dragon would end up being trapped in a box in a basement or closet or somewhere instead of being the hero that brings luck and fortune into the house. So, please make sure that your gift recipient loves dragons first!!
One more tip:

When you choose a dragon statue, I would recommend you to look for its authentic quality of craftsmanship and materials. They often come with gemstones such as jade, mammoth ivory, bronze, Chinese porcelain and wood carving..etc. The one with detailed craftsmanship would be very appreciative for a statue or figure rather than abstract form.

For Young People:
There are many cool marchandises with dragon designs these days, such as skateboards, T-shirts, Mugs, Aprons, Keds Shoes, business card, post card, greeting cards, tote bags..

For more Chinese Dragon housewarming gifts, business corporate gift, anniversary gifts, please visit
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Anyone know about pricing an alabaster stone carving of a dragon (hand carved..about 48lbs 12x14x5)?

any info would be great...like aprox. how much are other going for in this size bracket. All I can find are lamps and small carvings...the larger ones have little detail.

i assume it is your own work, and you worked very hard on it
(hand carving alabaster is hard work) and you put some detail in it (maybe considerable). i know dragons aren't very easy subjects what with all the scales and such....
i say just put a price that you may think is too high and let the admirers put their money where their mouths are. if they really want it they'll buy it, reguardless of the price. and if a person doesn't want something like that it will never be cheap enough.....don't cheapen your art for a sales sake.

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