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Dragon patterns on Chinese porcelain

Print The dragon pattern is one of the traditional patterns in China. Dragon is a mythical holy animal in ancient Chinese legends which is said to be capable of controlling wind and rain. The dragon pattern as a common cultural phenomenon maintains an extensive and profound contact with various cultural fields of Chinese nation. The image of dragon often appears in the ornaments of buildings and artwares, and is known to all household.
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