In times of the feudal monarchy, Xi, the imperial signet was created to recall the majesty of the emperor, the "Son of Heaven". It is an object of symmetry and introspection, it is uplifting. Aesthetically, the signets' motifs express reverence and esteem for a higher power. In a time when all is known about the natural world, the dragon emerges as a metaphor for this respect.
Today, the "Son of Heaven" is an antiquated concept, yet from is a sense of pride emerges from he who bears it. And around it manifests a romanticized idea that regards the Son of Heaven as a gentleman who bears the weight of the world. Thd dragon is no longer merely a symbol of might but a symbol of our respect for nature.
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