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A lot of elbow grease went into turning the old dragon pot from the painted-over eyesore (left) back to its beautiful original condition. — Photos provided

WHY, Dad, why? I muttered through gritted teeth as I took a breather from scrubbing an old pot that had been languishing in my garden.

My vexed question directed at my late beloved Dad was because years ago, he had painted over this porcelain ware known as a dragon egg pot, over its original brown glaze and dragon motif that it is famous for.

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