Chinese dragon sculpture

The dragon is a legendary cultural symbol of China, and a vital part of Chinese folklore, culture, and history. Contrary to the fire-throwing antagonistic dragons depicted in Western culture, Chinese dragons signify good fortune, compassion, benevolence, power, and prosperity. They are considered to be the gods of weather and water bodies, like clouds, rain, oceans, rivers, waterfalls, and lakes. The overall creature is one that symbolises perfection, strength, power, authority, prosperity, and compassion.