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  phoenix-and-dragon

 

China

A meticulously crafted porcelain dragon and phoenix, formerly the symbol of imperial power and still a potent representation of yin-yang, which carefully balances the dragon or masculine aspect of yang with the phoenix or female aspect of yin.

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