GrahamB wrote:They are no more irrelevant than the old saying "Man who comes to discussion forum but uses his own jargon likes sound of own voice too much."
Kelley Graham wrote:Yes, of course, lizard brain is well debunked. Does this mean that sayings like 'Lazy dragon opens one eye' or 'Red dragon fiercely protects the fire pearl' are now useless?
"...The flaming pearl in the centre of the roundel indicates knowledge and enlightenment. In the majority of examples the dragon is chasing the pearl but occasionally the Emperor would allow the dragon to be portrayed having caught the pearl. This would normally be a reward for exceptional intellectual services to the court."
Kelley Graham wrote:just saw this. didn't want to leave the question hanging. not a form or posture ime, although similar to some baguaquan movements. i teach it as a reference to value and rarity of internal accomplishment. here's an example in imperial textile. this fire pearl artwork is consistent across media and centuries."...The flaming pearl in the centre of the roundel indicates knowledge and enlightenment. In the majority of examples the dragon is chasing the pearl but occasionally the Emperor would allow the dragon to be portrayed having caught the pearl. This would normally be a reward for exceptional intellectual services to the court."
image and quote source https://durhamweaver64.blogspot.com/2015/12/dragon-imagery-in-chinese-imperial.html
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