This oriental theme, executed in red and gold speaks of exuberant celebration.Dragons in the Orient are associated with wisdom and longevity and are widely reputed to possess magic or supernatural powers.This one will certainly frighten away any evil spirits or bad luck that might be lurking in the year ahead.The elegant beast coils up and around three red tiers, banded by wide gold ribbons, leading through the clouds, and up to paradise.The fearsome head, scales, horned back, and claws are all painstakingly rendered; all that is missing here is the fire that this spectacular specimen would surely be breathing!