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A dragon -imaginary animal which has a trunk like a snake with 81 scales on the back , 4 legs, and a scary face with sharp horns and barbells - has been considered as good fortune since the ancient time in China. In this Katagami, dragons are going up in the heavy rain. Wishing a good harvest, farmers often used this pattern because they believed dragon will bring rain.

Details

  • Title: Rain and  Dragon
  • Creator: Unknown
  • Date: 1860/1867
  • Type: Japanese Pattern

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