In this creation, the anthropomorphic zodiac dragon dons traditional Chinese attire, engaging in the graceful art of Taiji or Tai Chi. Taiji, a concept from ancient Chinese philosophy.

The dragon stands on the giant turtle Bu Tian, the Sky Patching Turtle, one of the twelve legendary turtles in ancient times, which sacrificed its limbs to be used as pillars supporting the sky. The turtle’s act of sacrificing its limbs for the common good resulted in it being known as the Sky-Patching Turtle.

The Taiji Dragon demonstrates how movement controls stillness, and Bu Tien, the sky-patching Turtle, represents how stillness overcomes movement. Together, the figurine encapsulates the unity of nature and man, the integration of yin and yang, and the fostering of a multicultural outlook.

About the collection
Master sculptor, Xu Xiao Yong captures the essence and symbolism of the anthropomorphic zodiac animals through the Divine Zodiac collection.