ロサンゼルスカウンティ美術館さんのインスタグラム写真 - (ロサンゼルスカウンティ美術館Instagram)「🐲 The mythical dragon has captured artists’ imaginations since antiquity, when the Japanese adopted these cosmic creatures from China and Korea. In Japanese folklore, the dragon— a serpentine being with clawed feet, bushy brows, horns, and long whiskers—causes the change in seasons. When the dragon emerges from its watery abyss and rises to the heavens, spring and summer arrive; when it returns to the depths, fall and winter descend. Find this dragon and more mythical creatures in "Every Living Thing: Animals in Japanese Art." __ Shown here: "Kurikara Dragon," Japan, 12th - 13th century, photo credit: Myōōji.」11月27日 8時14分