"The mention of ""dragon"" conjures visions of majesty and form, stirring profound inspiration-a timeless cultural symbol deeply rooted in millennia of Chinese tradition.

In modern times, China is hailed as the ""Oriental Dragon,"" and its people as ""descendants of the dragon."" Traces of this emblem permeate script evolution, artifact design, and artistic imagery.

In 1988 (the Year of the Dragon), scholar Sun Ji composed a series of Odes to Dragon Artifacts.

In 2000 (another Year of the Dragon), Sun Ji authored the extensive commentary Six Millennia of the Divine Dragon: The Emergence and Evolution of Chinese Dragon Culture for a dragon-themed cultural exhibition.

Through decades of artifact research, Sun Ji meticulously decoded the dragon's symbolic presence across history.

In 2024 (the Year of the Dragon), we compile Sun Ji's essays on dragons into a volume, tracing their legacy through scripts, artifacts, and paintings.

Sun Ji's rigorous scholarship guides readers to pause amid vast historical records and intricate artifacts, revealing how the dragon's essence has profoundly shaped Chinese rituals, spirituality, and daily life for thousands of years.

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