Han Dynasty Fung Long
(Phoenix and Dragon)
This regal
design was the imperial coat of arms of the
ancient Han emperors and was only recently
discovered in a Han Dynasty tomb. Originally
carved from solid jade, the Dragon Phoenix
represents nobility, success, and harmony
between the positive Yang forces
(represented by the dragon), and the
negative Yin forces (represented by the
phoenix).
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Double Phoenix
This design is similar to one found on a
silver with gold inlay mirror dating from
the Northern Wei Dynasty. The twin Phoenix
represents the female or yin form of energy
and embodies creative rebirth and
revitalization, the beginning of a new life
that will bring both material and spiritual
regeneration.
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Golden
Dragon
The
dragon represents the male or yang form of
energy and is indicative of strength,
patience, and wisdom. The dragon is both
the symbol of imperial power and spiritual
awareness. Images of the Dragon and even
the written character for dragon act as
powerful good luck charms and as
talismans.
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Also check
out these designs on a variety of clothing
styles.
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