This bronze crouching dragon is a scaled replica of the Chinese relic unearthed in Henan Province.  Dragon bronze in crouching stance is very rarely seen.  The bronze dragon rests one paw on a cloud.

The dragon image dates back to ancient people's worship of totems and represents power and hope. Emperors tried to apotheosize themselves with the image of dragons, which were held in high esteem by Chinese people. After thousands of years, dragons became the symbol of Chinese people, who relied on dragons for a good life and bright future