In ancient artifacts unearthed and handed down, the dragon has been regarded as the representative of the imperial power.

在考古发掘出土或流传下来的古文物中，龙纹也一直被认为是皇权的代表。

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As the god and symbol of imperial power, the dragon was always used in decorative design for the royalty.

龙是天神，是皇权的象征，因而皇家对龙纹的垄断在服饰上的体现尤为突出。

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In ancient China, dragon is also a symbol of imperial authority, representing the dignity and power of the family.

在中国古代，龙也是帝王的象征，代表了皇室的高贵与权威。

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It is actually a huge museum with the largest collection of imperial treasures in the country, including the superb Dragon Throne the emperor sat on and Buddhas bedecked with almost every precious metal and gemstone imaginable.

BBC: Beijing's once Forbidden City