Anyone know about dragons ?

[Smith3]

There’s this pendant I’m looking at on Etsy, It’s Supposed to be art nouveau stickpin that was turn into a pendant and I’m trying to figure out if it’s Chinese or Japanese or from somewhere else and the meaning behind it. does anyone know anything about stuff like this ? Any info is great thanks

 

[collier]

So, not really. I don't know a whole lot about dragons but your post title caught my eye. To me, a non-dragon expert, it looks more like an Italian serpent like you would see on a fountain than something with Chinese or Japanese provenance.

Regardless, it is charming!

 

[Smith3]

So, not really. I don't know a whole lot about dragons but your post title caught my eye. To me, a non-dragon expert, it looks more like an Italian serpent like you would see on a fountain than something with Chinese or Japanese provenance.

Regardless, it is charming!

Oh, interesting! I found it on Etsy, I didn’t buy it but was drawn to it but it’s too expensive for what it is. I was tempted thou. Thank you, I’m off to google Italian serpents

 

[JPie]

Traditionally, Chinese dragons look like this:



There are modern versions that try to make them look cute:


The one you posted looks like a cross between the traditional and cutesy versions.

 

[ItsMainelyYou]

It's not a dragon at all!
That looks like an imperial french dolphin to me.
It was used as the symbol of the Dauphin of France, taken from a region.
ex.- Prince of Wales