The Dragon is thought to be the luckiest and most sacred creature in Chinese folklore. It is said that a Dragon in your home will guard your wealth and health, and if placed by a door will protect your home. In this painting the Dragon is shown rising from the sea chasing the pearl of wisdom ball which is depicted here as a Chinese puzzle ball protected by fire. The Chinese Puzzle Ball, sometimes known as a devil's work ball is a Chinese-made artefact that consists of a number of intricately carved concentric hollow spheres carved from a single solid block that fit within one another in a way that looks impossible.
