There is a recurring dragon theme in the gardens at Snowshill Manor. The photo above is of a statue of St. George and the Dragon. It was commissioned by Charles Wade from a Tyrolean craftsman, A. Dapre. It is a copy in teak of a statue that is housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum. The replica is faithful in every detail except size – the original is approximately one foot ten inches high.*
*Info from the Snowshill Manor and Garden guide book 2010 edition.
But what does it symbolize? Or am I being stupid?
And now to be really stupid….is that dragon licking it’s toe?
It doesn’t symbolize anything. Charles Wade was a collector displaying what he thought were the essentials of colour, design and craftsmanship.
you’re finding dragons all over the place Cherie… love em….peter:)
There are a couple in my living room
I wonder if one of the last two dragons might even be a weathervane, Cherry??!!
I think both of them are, although I am not certain…
great shots Cherie, i like how the red tail of the dragon is wrapped around the leg
I like that too