Taoist
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Three divine dragons from the time of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Notice the five-clawed feet that distinguish these specifically allodynamic dragons from others in Taoist mythology. |
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The two divine dragons in the upper span of this panel of Kho-ssu silk tapestry guard the Flaming Pearl of the sky (i.e., the sun), while the coiled dragon facing the viewer in the water below guards the Pearl of the Deep (i.e., the imperial treasure). |