Dragons Collection (page 7)

Plaque, Meiji period. c. 1870 (silver, copper & gilt)
1070754 Plaque, Meiji period. c.1870 (silver, copper & gilt) by Japanese School, (19th century); 33.7x33.7x4.1 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas, USA; Foundation for the Arts Collection, The John R

Dragon head finial, Seljuk period, 11th-14th century (bronze)
1067899 Dragon head finial, Seljuk period, 11th-14th century (bronze) by Eastern Mediterranean School; 12.5x3.5x10.2 cm; Dallas Museum of Art, Texas

Celadon silk court dress for an Imperial princess, Jifu, China (silk)
3742658 Celadon silk court dress for an Imperial princess, Jifu, China (silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th-19th century); height: 142 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock)
873266 Actors as the Seven Gods of Fortune on a Treasure Ship, 1800-05 (woodblock) by Toyokuni, Utagawa (1769-1825); 35.24 x74.61 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Hanging (with dragon design), 1736-95 (silk)
873579 Hanging (with dragon design), 1736-95 (silk) by Chinese School (18th century); 93.98 x198.76 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mrs. Cecil P

Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong, late Shang Dynasty (bronze) (see also 3618607)
3618914 Ritual ram-form wine vessel, Gong, late Shang Dynasty (bronze) (see also 3618607) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); length: 22 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Allegory of Alchemy (oil on copper)
3611971 An Allegory of Alchemy (oil on copper) by Spranger, Bartholomaeus (1546-1611) (circle of); 22x18 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: ); Photo eChristies Images; Flemish, out of copyright

The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour and gold on paper, handscroll)
3505162 The Ordination of Empress Zhang, 1493 (ink, colour and gold on paper, handscroll) by Chinese School (15th century); 54.61x2743.2 cm; San Diego Museum of Art

Mans Jifu (semiformal court robe), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720-40 (silk)
2972838 Mans Jifu (semiformal court robe), Qing dynasty (1644-1911), 1720-40 (silk) by Chinese School (18th century); 134x188.8 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Archaistic vessel and cover, Tulu, Qianlong Period (1736-95) (pale celadon jade
619015 Archaistic vessel and cover, Tulu, Qianlong Period (1736-95) (pale celadon jade) (see also 619015) by Chinese School (18th century); width: 14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Sin and Death (engraving)
729507 Sin and Death (engraving) by Stothard, Thomas (1755-1834) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sin and Death. Engraving by F Bartolozzi after an original painting by Thomas Stothard)

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5943789 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Chinese Collection, Hyde Park Corner (engraving)
559237 The Chinese Collection, Hyde Park Corner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chinese Collection, Hyde Park Corner)

The Captives (oil on canvas)
WDM27985 The Captives (oil on canvas) by Morgan, Evelyn De (1855-1919); 57.8x83.8 cm; De Morgan Collection, courtesy of the De Morgan Foundation; eDe Morgan Foundation; English, out of copyright

Clement IV (1265-68) delivering arms to the leaders of the Guelph party from the ceiling
BEN82485 Clement IV (1265-68) delivering arms to the leaders of the Guelph party from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, 1565 (panel) by Vasari

Allegory of the town of Volterra from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento
BEN82480 Allegory of the town of Volterra from the ceiling of the Salone dei Cinquecento, 1565 (panel) by Vasari, Giorgio (1511-74) (and workshop); Palazzo Vecchio (Palazzo della Signoria) Florence

Wallpaper design with dragons, 1898 (drawing)
5669683 Wallpaper design with dragons, 1898 (drawing) by Chalon, Louis (1866-1940); Universal History Archive/UIG; French, out of copyright

The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 7th April 1815 (hand-colored etching and aquatint)
5667142 The Flight of Bonaparte from Hell-Bay, 7th April 1815 (hand-colored etching and aquatint) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 37.1 A-- 26.5 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Embroidered Qiu Xiangse Dragon Robe, Longpao, early 18th century (silk)
5905883 Embroidered Qiu Xiangse Dragon Robe, Longpao, early 18th century (silk) by Chinese School (18th century); 146.7x196.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942686 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942691 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade)
5942685 The Junkunc Jade Dragon Head (jade) by Chinese School, Tang Dynasty (618-907); length: 16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

Circular TLV Mirror, Xin Dynasty, AD 9-24 (bronze)
5974573 Circular TLV Mirror, Xin Dynasty, AD 9-24 (bronze) by Chinese School (1st century BC); diameter: 18.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Hieroglyphic for 1830, pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving)
4071324 An Hieroglyphic for 1830, pub. 1830 (hand coloured engraving) by Heath, William (1795-1840); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Celadon silk court dress for an Imperial princess, Jifu, China (silk)
3742659 Celadon silk court dress for an Imperial princess, Jifu, China (silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th-19th century); height: 142 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Dragon (ink & colour on silk)
874569 Dragon (ink & colour on silk) by Japanese School, (17th century); 144.78 x91.44 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Frederick A

Semi-Formal Robe (with dragon design) (silk)
873865 Semi-Formal Robe (with dragon design) (silk) by Chinese School (19th century); 138.43 x214.63 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Mrs. J. A

Dagger and scabbard, Warring States (silvered copper bronze)
1127713 Dagger and scabbard, Warring States (silvered copper bronze) by Chinese School; length: 34 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Chinese, out of copyright

The Temple-Bar Memorial (engraving)
1106936 The Temple-Bar Memorial (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Temple-Bar Memorial)

Christmas Entertainments (engraving)
1104785 Christmas Entertainments (engraving) by Friston, David Henry (fl.1853-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Entertainments)

Ornament Panel with Dragons, Masks, and Instruments of War, c. 1505. Creator: Zoan Andrea
Ornament Panel with Dragons, Masks, and Instruments of War, c. 1505

Star hunt
Andrey Narchuk

Delicate ghost pipefish
Tres belle rencontre et c'est une premiere a Mayotte avec se poisson-fantome delicat (Solenostomus leptosomus). Tres beau et tres rare specimen.. Barathieu Gabriel

The Hunt
Dani Barchana

Firm Look of Iguana
Fauzan Maududdin

Zhang Chun Li of the Chinese State Circus with the dragon

Chinese State Circus performers on stage at the Tyne Theatre in Newcastle

Cartouche Flanked by Dragons, 1647. Creator: Stefano della Bella
Cartouche Flanked by Dragons, 1647

Cuirass and Greaves, Japanese, probably late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Cuirass (armour for the Torso and Hips) and Greaves (Lower Leg Defenses), Japanese, probably late 18th-early 19th century

Saddle, Saddle Pad... Tibetan, 18th-19th century. Creator: Unknown
Saddle, Saddle Pad, (Stirrups, Rein, Stirrup Straps, Bit and Bridle, Breaststrap, Tassel, and Crupper), Tibetan, 18th-19th century

Saddle Flaps (Aori), Japanese, 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Saddle Flaps (Aori), Japanese, 18th century

Stirrup, Mongolian or Tibetan, 16th-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Stirrup, Mongolian or Tibetan, 16th-17th century

Venus ordering Psyche to take water from a fountain guarded by dragons, from the Fable of Cupd and Psyche, 1530-60

Medea Flees from Jason (L epee au poing court Jason la poursuivre mais ne peut celle en vitesse aconsuivre...), 1563

Medea and Her Chariot Drawn by Dragons (Echevellee et nue par nuit brune, en lieu desert invoque astres et lune...), 1563

St. Matthew, from Christ, Mary, and the Apostles, ca. 1590-ca. 1610

Basketry Work: By the Craftsman Ichida Shoshichiro of Naniwa (Kagozaiku Naniwa saikunin Ichida Shoshichiro), 1819

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Dragons, the mythical creatures that have captivated our imaginations for centuries, are a symbol of power, mystery, and awe. From ancient folklore to modern-day tales, dragons continue to fascinate us with their majestic presence. In the world of opera, Puccini's "Turandot" brings forth a tale where dragons play a significant role. This masterpiece transports us into a realm where love is tested against the backdrop of an enchanting dragon-infested kingdom. But dragons aren't limited to operatic stages alone; they also find their place in art. A fantasy illustration depicting marine reptiles soaring through the skies takes us on an extraordinary journey beyond our wildest dreams. Australia holds its own share of dragon lore with unique species like the Central Inland and Yellow-headed Bearded Dragons. These magnificent creatures roam across vast landscapes, showcasing nature's diversity and beauty. The mosaic adorning St. George Coptic Orthodox church portrays another iconic scene - St. George fearlessly slaying a fearsome dragon. This artwork reminds us of humanity's eternal struggle against evil forces that threaten peace and harmony. Indonesia boasts one of the largest living lizard species - Komodo Dragons from Komodo Island. These formidable predators command respect as they dominate their natural habitat with sheer strength and cunning intelligence. Europe too has embraced dragons within its cultural heritage. The statue capturing St. George triumphantly defeating a menacing dragon stands tall in Market Square, Marburg, Germany - reminding all who pass by of bravery prevailing over adversity. Not only do these mythical beasts inspire legends but also make appearances in popular culture such as LA Tarasque Polka or Medea and the Fleece – further cementing their status as timeless symbols woven into human creativity. Whether it be through folklore or artistic expressions like statues or mosaics, dragons continue to ignite our imagination worldwide – captivating hearts young and old alike.