Chinese Celestial Dragon

Tyrus Wong1941

The Mural Conservancy of Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States

In traditional Chinese culture seeing a dragon is a blessing. Here he is chasing a fire ball, which represents the raw power and energy of the universe. Restored during the 1970s and again in 1984 by Fu-Ding Cheng. Photo © Ian Robertson-Salt

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Title: Chinese Celestial Dragon
Creator: Tyrus Wong
Date Created: 1941
Physical Location: 951 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Location Created: 951 N Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90012
External Link: Chinese Celestial Dragon

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