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Two Dragons Play with the Bead

洪福遠 , 1986

The painting of double dragons playing with the bead is a traditional auspicious pattern in China. The main pattern is double dragons playing with the bead on a white background. Two dragons, one left and one right, one up and one down, pitch up and surround the fire bead in the middle. The picture is lively. There are two groups of double dragons playing with the bead on the top and bottom of the main pattern. The upper group of double dragons is opposite and surround the fire bead. The lower group of double dragons look back at each other. At the bottom is the deformed double dragon playing with the bead decorative belt. Double dragons playing with the bead is an ancient auspicious and festive pattern. In ancient Chinese mythology, dragon beads are the essence of dragons. Therefore, in artistic expression, this pattern symbolizes people’s pursuit of a better life.

  • 洪福遠
  • Painting, Wax Painting
  • 150cm X 90cm

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