"Chinese Dragon" enamel gold brooch..., Gioielleria antica e d'epoca...

18k yellow gold, decorated with polychrome enamels. Hallmarked "750". The Chinese dragon (?T, ?S, LóngP), have many animal-like forms such as turtles and fish, but are most commonly depicted as snake-like with four legs. They traditionally symbolize potent and auspicious powers, particularly control over water, rainfall, typhoons, and floods. The dragon is also a symbol of power, strength, and good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture. Dimensions: 50 x 50 mm. Weight 32.2 g. Item condition grading: **** good.