Dragonfly, green and yellow body, gold line wings
Origin : Japan
Made of : porcelain - potery
Classification : creatures / other animals
Maker : ?
About "dragonfly " (tombo - トンボ) :
In Japan the dragonfly is a symbol of martial success, as various names for the insect are homophones for words meaning 'victory'. It is also a symbol of late summer and early autumn. The dragonfly motif is often found on Japanese arts and crafts.
Fan with dragonflies
Front of a slipper with a dragonfly motif
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