According to the Chinese Zodiac, the Year of 2024 is the Year of the Dragon, which begins on January 13, 2024. The Dragon is the fifth sign of the Chinese Zodiac, which consists of 12 Animal signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend. In ancient China, the celestial Dragon represents an emperor and power.
The imagery of a dragon holding a pearl, deeply rooted in Chinese art, symbolizes the interplay between spiritual energy and worldly prosperity. The dragon, a symbol of good luck and a rain deity, brings abundance, while the pearl represents wisdom, truth, and the potent force of Chi— the ultimate creative energy. Together, they depict a narrative of enlightenment and protection, awaiting to bestow their gifts upon those ready to receive them.
*Years of the Dragon: 1904,1916,1928,1940,1952,1964,1976,1988, 2000, 2012, 2014
Inscription: “龙年大吉” (Long Nian Da Ji) and "甲辰贺岁" (Jia Chen He Sui), meaning Prosperity and Blessings for the Year of the Dragon(2024).
Signed by Henry Li with impression of seal "Li".
Sumi ink and water on unsized rice paper(mounted, ready to be framed).
Size: 18"x27"
Date created: Feb 01, 2024
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