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Dragon Collection (#4)

In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions unfolds

Background imageDragon Collection: Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), with collar spread in threat display

Frill-necked lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), with collar spread in threat display. Alice Springs, Northern territory, Australia

Background imageDragon Collection: Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory

Frill-neck Lizard (Chlamydosaurus kingii), displays on a termite mound. Northern Territory, Australia

Background imageDragon Collection: A golden dragon at sunset, Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand

A golden dragon at sunset, Karon Beach, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageDragon Collection: Jui Tui Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Jui Tui Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageDragon Collection: Jui Tui Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Jui Tui Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageDragon Collection: Ceiling at Sam San Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Ceiling at Sam San Shrine, Old town, Phuket, Thailand

Background imageDragon Collection: Thailand, Chiang Mai, Baan Tawai Wood Carving Village, Detail of Dragon Carving

Thailand, Chiang Mai, Baan Tawai Wood Carving Village, Detail of Dragon Carving

Background imageDragon Collection: Giant Teapot, Welsh Tea House Ty Te Caerdydd Garden, Gaiman, The Welsh Settlement

Giant Teapot, Welsh Tea House Ty Te Caerdydd Garden, Gaiman, The Welsh Settlement, Chubut Province, Patagonia, Argentina

Background imageDragon Collection: de Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide G-AIDL

de Havilland DH-89A Dragon Rapide G-AIDL (msn 6968, ex Dominie TX310), of Air Atlantique. Date: circa 2006

Background imageDragon Collection: de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide G-AHGD - Z7258

de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide G-AHGD - Z7258
de Havilland DH.89A Dragon Rapide G-AHGD / Z7258 (msn 6862) Date: circa 2000

Background imageDragon Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number: 3912, 'Dragon'

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number: 3912, 'Dragon', regn CO 4485, at Roxton Park on 15 September 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageDragon Collection: Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number: 3912, 'Dragon'

Burrell Showman's Road Locomotive number: 3912, 'Dragon', regn CO 4485, at Peterborough on 26 August 1973. Date: 1973

Background imageDragon Collection: Douglas B-23 Dragon

Douglas B-23 Dragon
United States Army Air Force - Douglas B-23 Dragon Date: circa 1939

Background imageDragon Collection: Ritual wine container (you) with dragons, birds, and bovine heads, c.1050 BCE (bronze)

Ritual wine container (you) with dragons, birds, and bovine heads, c.1050 BCE (bronze)
8701730 Ritual wine container (you) with dragons, birds, and bovine heads, c.1050 BCE (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (12th-11th century BC)

Background imageDragon Collection: A prince fighting with a dragon, Mohammad Sadegh (oil on canvas)

A prince fighting with a dragon, Mohammad Sadegh (oil on canvas)
8620114 A prince fighting with a dragon, Mohammad Sadegh (oil on canvas) by Iranian School; Fine arts museum, Sa'd Abad museum complex, Tehran, Iran; (add.info.: A prince fighting with a dragon)

Background imageDragon Collection: Dragon Tree at Orotava, Tenerife, 1901 (colour litho)

Dragon Tree at Orotava, Tenerife, 1901 (colour litho)
473486 Dragon Tree at Orotava, Tenerife, 1901 (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dragon Tree (Dracaena Draco) gets its name from its red sap

Background imageDragon Collection: Lidded ritual wine container (you) with taotie and dragons Ritual vessel

Lidded ritual wine container (you) with taotie and dragons Ritual vessel
; China; ca. 1200-1100 B.C.E.; Bronze; H x W x D: 22 x 19.8 x 17.5 cm (8 11/16 x 7 13/16 x 6 7/8 in); Gift of Arthur M. Sackler

Background imageDragon Collection: Ritual wine container (hu) with masks (taotie) and dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze)

Ritual wine container (hu) with masks (taotie) and dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze)
8701733 Ritual wine container (hu) with masks (taotie) and dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (12th-11th century BC); 38.1x27.8x23 cm; National Museum of Asian Art

Background imageDragon Collection: Dagger-axe (ge) with dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze with turquoise inlay)

Dagger-axe (ge) with dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze with turquoise inlay)
8701732 Dagger-axe (ge) with dragons, c.1200 BCE (bronze with turquoise inlay) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (12th-11th century BC); 10.5x41x3.9 cm; National Museum of Asian Art

Background imageDragon Collection: Godlen Dragon

Godlen Dragon
Anna Rose

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410. Creator: Joan Mates

Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410. Creator: Joan Mates
Saint John the Baptist and Saint John the Evangelist with a Donor, 1410

Background imageDragon Collection: The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown

The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500. Creator: Unknown
The Virgin and Child with Saint Margaret and Saint Catherine, 1500

Background imageDragon Collection: China in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service

China in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, between c1910 and c1915. Creator: Bain News Service
China in N.Y. 4th of July Parade, between c1910 and c1915

Background imageDragon Collection: The miracle of Saint Matthew taming the Dragons, 1478. Creator: Gabriel Malesskircher

The miracle of Saint Matthew taming the Dragons, 1478. Creator: Gabriel Malesskircher
The miracle of Saint Matthew taming the Dragons, 1478

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder

Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514. Creator: Lucas Cranach the Elder
Saint George (Exterior Right Wing), 1514

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08. Creator: Albrecht Durer

Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08. Creator: Albrecht Durer
Saint George On Horseback, 1505-08

Background imageDragon Collection: Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, 1594/95. Creator: Giuseppe Cesari

Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, 1594/95. Creator: Giuseppe Cesari
Perseus Rescuing Andromeda, 1594/95. The Greek hero Perseus, traveling home after slaying Medusa, spotted the princess Andromeda chained to a rock

Background imageDragon Collection: Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Dragon Cup of the St. George's Rifle Volunteer Corps, 1865. This graceful little cup has been manufactured by Messrs. Ortner and Houle, St

Background imageDragon Collection: Tropical Fruit Pop

Tropical Fruit Pop
Uma Gokhale

Background imageDragon Collection: Hong Kong (City Breaks)

Hong Kong (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Background imageDragon Collection: Hong Kong (City Breaks)

Hong Kong (City Breaks)
Simon Goggin

Background imageDragon Collection: Boyd's Forest Dragon

Boyd's Forest Dragon
Emanuel Papamanolis

Background imageDragon Collection: Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)

Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton)
7340527 Flag or hanging depicting Ziwei Dadi, 1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 221x284.5 cm; National Maritime Museum, London, UK; (add.info.: Unknown Artist)

Background imageDragon Collection: Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)

Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton)
7339172 Chinese pirate flag, c.1849 (cotton) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); 220.9x284.4 cm; National Maritime Museum, London

Background imageDragon Collection: Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses

Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple
7340903 Volvelle giving the rules for predicting solar and lunar eclipses. One of the volvelles features a dragon with multiple heads and a partial solar eclipse

Background imageDragon Collection: Water arum, Calla palustris

Water arum, Calla palustris
5856350 Water arum, Calla palustris; (add.info.: White water arum (marsh bastard arum, dragon lily), Calla palustris, White flower shown cut above two large, flat, heart-shaped, dark-green leaves

Background imageDragon Collection: Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912625 Figure of St. George slaying a dragon from the Dijon Altarpiece, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Figure of St. George slaying a dragon)

Background imageDragon Collection: Decorative botanical print with diosma, cactus, diplandia, golden dewdrop and dragon lily

Decorative botanical print with diosma, cactus, diplandia, golden dewdrop and dragon lily
5855563 Decorative botanical print with diosma, cactus, diplandia, golden dewdrop and dragon lily; (add.info.: Five ornamental shrubs including pink diosma (Diosma uniflora)

Background imageDragon Collection: 17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658

17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658
5311130 17th-century illustration of a firework showing St George and the Dragon. 1658; (add.info.: Date: 1658); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDragon Collection: Mystery play of the type seen by William Shakespeare as a boy (colour litho)

Mystery play of the type seen by William Shakespeare as a boy (colour litho)
8634459 Mystery play of the type seen by William Shakespeare as a boy (colour litho) by Crane, Donn P. (1878-1944); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDragon Collection: Jason and the Golden Fleece (colour litho)

Jason and the Golden Fleece (colour litho)
8626200 Jason and the Golden Fleece (colour litho) by Kuhn-Regnier, Joseph (1873-1940); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jason and the Golden Fleece)

Background imageDragon Collection: 8623803

8623803

Background imageDragon Collection: Chinese dragon (engraving)

Chinese dragon (engraving)
8672612 Chinese dragon (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese dragon, mythical creature)

Background imageDragon Collection: Judgment of God on Sin in the form of the Whore of Babylon, with angels above and dragons

Judgment of God on Sin in the form of the Whore of Babylon, with angels above and dragons and demons below in hell
FLO4974714 Judgment of God on Sin in the form of the Whore of Babylon, with angels above and dragons and demons below in hell

Background imageDragon Collection: Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_11: The laughter of William after his glorious victories - War

Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_11: The laughter of William after his glorious victories - War of 14 -18
ICA4839876 Postcard, Satirique en N & B, 1914_11: The laughter of William after his glorious victories - War of 14 -18, Provincial Edition - William II; (add.info.: Postcard, Satirique en N & B)

Background imageDragon Collection: Saint George defeating the dragon and the princess. Anonymous 14th century mural

Saint George defeating the dragon and the princess. Anonymous 14th century mural. Cathedrale de San Donnino, Fidenza
VEN5033870 Saint George defeating the dragon and the princess. Anonymous 14th century mural. Cathedrale de San Donnino, Fidenza.; (add.info.: Saint George defeating the dragon and the princess)

Background imageDragon Collection: Archangel Saint Michael defeating the dragon (satan). Painting by Giuseppe Zattera (1826-1891)

Archangel Saint Michael defeating the dragon (satan). Painting by Giuseppe Zattera (1826-1891)
VEN5027840 Archangel Saint Michael defeating the dragon (satan). Painting by Giuseppe Zattera (1826-1891). San Michele, parish church

Background imageDragon Collection: ' Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia)

" Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia)
XEE5027265 " Fete at Palazzo Barberini in honor of Christine de Suede (Cristina di Svezia), 28/02/1656" Painting by Filippo Lauri (1623-1694) and Filippo Gagliardi (died 1659)




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In the mystical land of Bhaktapur, Nepal, a vibrant tapestry of cultures and traditions unfolds. Amidst the ancient walls of Kopan Monastery, whispers of enlightenment echo through the air. Here, the Wheel of Life spins ceaselessly, revealing the eternal cycle of existence - Samsara. As I gaze upon this intricate wheel, adorned with mythical creatures and symbolic motifs, my mind is transported to a realm where dragons reign supreme. A bearded dragon basks in the warm embrace of sunlight while Trotsky fearlessly slays a counter-revolutionary dragon in an iconic poster from 1918. Across vast oceans and treacherous seas, Viking ships sail valiantly towards unknown horizons. Tower Bridge opens its majestic gates as if welcoming these brave explorers home. And at Sydney's Opera House, melodies intertwine with architectural marvels under the watchful eye of a magnificent dragon. In St. George's Orthodox Church stands an awe-inspiring Greek Orthodox icon depicting St. George locked in battle with a fearsome dragon – symbolizing triumph over evil itself. Meanwhile, fantasy illustrations transport us deep into underwater realms where marine reptiles roam freely amidst ethereal landscapes. Australia's Central/Inland/Yellow-headed Bearded Dragon proudly displays its regal colors against rugged terrains that have witnessed centuries pass by unnoticed. In 1952 at Heralds College officers don their coats-of-arms bearing emblems reminiscent of noble dragons guarding ancestral legacies. Japanese woodblock prints capture nature's delicate beauty intertwined with powerful dragons dancing among blooming flowers – an exquisite harmony between strength and grace. Dragons transcend time and geography; they embody our collective imagination and fascination for mythical beings that defy earthly limitations. From ancient monasteries to modern art forms across Asia and beyond, these captivating creatures continue to captivate our hearts and minds alike.