Nine Dragons of Beijng Stone carving in Rosewood frame with carved rosewood stand. The Nine dragon wall at the southern end of the forbiden city in Beijing China was built in 1773, the significance of this represnts the status of a supreme sovereign. Each dragon is playing with a pearl which represents that the Sovereign also controls the wealth. Size Overall Dimensions 16.5" H X 22.5" W X 6" D 41.9cm H X 57.2cm W X 15.2cm D.
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