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Item ID: 201423  
  

China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Imperial Dragon, 5 Claws

Vintage Old Small Cigarette Card. 3.5cm x 6.7cm. 1926. Cavanders Ltd London Established 1775. China. Ancient Chinese. No. 11. The dragon is a familiar object in Chinese decoration and typifies all that is powerful and terrible. The Imperial dragon is armed with five claws on each of its four feet, and is used as an emblem by the Emperor's family and by princes of the two highest ranks. The four-clawed dragon is used by princes of the third or fourth class. The three-clawed dragon is the one commonly used for decoration.

Publisher: Cavanders Ltd London
Series No: 11

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China 1926 Cavanders Old Cigarette Card Ancient Chinese Imperial Dragon, 5 Claws


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