Infinite Chinese Dragon (588pc LE)

De Rosa - Infinite Chinese Dragon (588pc LE) Large Wildlife, Gallery Collection

This fantastic Infinite Dragon sculpture is a labour of love. The casting process requires fifty separate mould parts, each is filled with liquid clay and carefully opened once the clay has hardened. Each piece is then assembled to create the final sculpture after which it takes two days to hand carve and an entire day to hand paint.

Dragon being a mythological creature of ancient China, has been a legendary cultural symbol of Chinese people, it is a vital and imperative part of Chinese folklore, culture, mythology, history, and royal insignia.

Chinese dragons signify compassion, benevolence, power, authority, prosperity, and providence. The first dragons appeared in Chinese culture five millennium B.C. Since then, they have been seen everywhere from royal dresses to royal insignia, from ceramic wares to zodiac symbols, and from symbols of fortune to Gods of ancient and modern China. They are considered Gods of Weather and water bodies, like clouds, rain, oceans, rivers, waterfalls, and lakes.

Dragons in Chinese mythology are considered tremendously significant. They signify good fortune, strength, and power. The Chinese dragon picks the parts of powerful animals and amalgamates them into one body. For example in popular culture dragons are thought to have the head of a camel, and we know that camels in the desert of Gobi and along the ancient Silk Road were considered the most resilient animals used for trade and transportation. The other parts like the horns of the stage are symbols of strength and the dragon's eyes are that of a demon representing keen observation and nothing can escape their wrath; the ears of the cow listen to everything with compassion and due sensitivity; the neck of a snake signify attentiveness with power and pride; the mysterious belly of clam offers food and sometimes pearls; the scales of carp make him float and protects him from harm; the claws of eagle and paws of tiger are known for their strength and symbolize unmatched power and grip. The overall composition of the Chinese dragon gives us a sense of perfection, strength, power, authority, prosperity, and compassion.

Dragons find the fifth position in the zodiac circle and those born in the Dragon Year are considered to be confident, ambitious, leading, healthy and loving. Our new limited edition Infinite Chinese Dragon is De Rosa’s most complex and exquisite piece ever done, only 588 pieces will be made with utmost craftsmanship. The complexity of the dragon´s shape and the number of details make the process of its creation quite challenging, from the modelling of the original sculpture through to its third firing in the kiln.

Being part of our Limited Edition Collection, De Rosa’s exclusive Gallery Collection presents spectacular unique hand-painted and hand-carved ceramic sculptures of the highest level of craftsmanship and design, making them strong statement pieces that will bring beauty and luck to owners. Each piece is a unique work of art, handcrafted by a select few artisans, many of whom have spent years perfecting their craft. This masterpiece is meticulously hand-crafted.

Exclusive Limited Edition, this piece is supplied gift boxed, with a special numbered certificate signed by our artist and its corresponding number hand carved or hand-painted at the base.

The Infinite Chinese Dragon is the most exquisite and complex piece.

- Dimensions: 40x35x25 cm

- Issue Year: 2022

- Limited Edition: 588 Pieces

- Presentation: Branded gift box

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