"Old English Dragon Finial"
Old English terracotta dragon finial, in nicely weathered condition and shown on a custom made metal display. The decoration of the ridge of the roof and gables revived in the Victorian times. Before 1870's, in the gothic revival period the dragon and other figures were preferred to keep the evil spirits away. This custom probably originated in the Chinese belief. 
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