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Old 7th January 2025, 02:05 AM   #6
Anthony G.
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Amazing pendok Alan, thank you for showing. Should the iconography (5 claw dragon and Feng Hua) make us think this was made for someone prominent from a Chinese background
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Dragons with five claws show the privilege of the emperor and the rest of royal family members. The rest of the population can only use dragons with four claws in their decorations.
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