The dragon has taken countless forms through the centuries: in ancient China, it was reserved for religious or imperial use; today, it is a symbol of prosperity widely applied in everyday life and on special occasions. Through the dragon, this display of CHAT Collection objects questions and attempts to answer how traditional motifs are sustained and reinterpreted, how they gain character, and how the success of their contemporary interpretations is measured. The display also aims to create dialogue with the seasonal exhibition by expanding on understandings of traditional motifs often featured in folk craft.