An Armenian manuscript peculiar with its abundance of playful dragon figures
The Hill Museum & Manuscript Library, located in Minnesota, has recently released digitalized pages of an Armenian manuscript that showcases a variety of decorative initials and border images. This manuscript, which is both handwritten and illustrated, is accompanied by an
A rare Chinese Han period lacquer vessel with dragon motifs
This rare Chinese vessel is raised on a tall, slightly flaring foot and uniformly coated in reddish-brown lacquer. It was primarily used as a wine container. The shoulder of the vessel features gracefully flowing lines and dragons resting with their
Chinese people welcome the God of Wealth and Prosperity
The Chinese culture celebrates the auspicious occasion of the Lunar New Year by welcoming the God of Wealth, Fortune, and Prosperity on the fifth day of the lunar calendar. The figure of Caishen has been identified as a mythological deity,
Dragon as a symbol of might and enlightenment in Chinese art
With the countdown to the Year of the Dragon underway, the anticipation for this revered occasion is palpable. The only mythical creature in the Chinese zodiac, the Year of the Dragon, is believed to be associated with vitality, good fortune,
Vishapakar- dragon stones recently discovered in the Aragats mountain range of Armenia
In 2012, a fascinating archaeological discovery was made in the southern part of the Mount Aragats range. The expedition of the Institute of Archeology and Ethnography of the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Armenia and the University
The distinctive dragon motifs as the main ornaments of an ancient Armenian artifact
The History Museum of Armenia is home to a beautiful ceramic vessel that dates back to the 29th-26th century BCE. It was discovered at the notable archaeological site, Shengavit Settlement. The pot's primary ornamental pattern comprises wavy bands that symbolize
The Western woman in a Chinese “longpao dress” painted by the Armenian-Polish artist Teodor Axentowicz
The National Museum of Warsaw, Poland, houses a pastel portrait of an unknown Western woman wearing a Chinese dragon robe ( "Masters of pastel. From Marteau to Witkacy. Collection of the National Museum in Warsaw", cat. I.5), executed by the
Vishapaqar Dragon-stones: distinct monuments of Armenian culture
A vishapakar or vishapaqar (Armenian: Վիշապաքար), also known as vishap-stones, vishap-stelae, serpent-stones, dragon-stones, are characteristic monoliths found in considerable numbers in the Armenian Highlands, at or within natural and artificial ponds, and other sources of water. They are commonly carved
East Asian Cultural Exchange in Tiger and Dragon Paintings
Walking tigers and dragons depicted with water were popular visual compositions across East Asia, and for this reason, the specific origins of the Met’s paintings remain an enigma. The visual pairing of tigers and dragons has a long history in
Chinese dragons and heavenly dogs in the Armenian medieval manuscript
The elements perceived as emanating from Chinese art, such as “heavenly dogs”, “phoenix” and“dragon” motifs, made their appearance in Armenian manuscript illuminations in the second half ofthe thirteenth century. The context was royal Armenian patronage in the kingdom of Cilician
