{"product_id":"sleeping-dragon-ring-holder-ornate-sculpture-with-real-gold-accented-treasures","title":"Green Dragon Guardian with Gold Treasure Hoard, Ornate Sculpture with Real Gold Accented Treasures","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"920\"\u003eA dragon guarding both its hoard and the small treasures you entrust to it. Dragons have long symbolized strength and longevity, appearing throughout legend as powerful guardians. They are protectors of sacred places and treasured things—keepers of balance and harmony, closely tied to the elements and the rhythms of nature. These ancient symbols remind us of our own deep connection to the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"1065\"\u003eWho better than a dragon to keep watch over your precious ring or other small treasure placed in the tiny dish at the center of this sculpture?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003eThis watchful green dragon rests beside its own hoard of golden treasures: goblets, jewelry, a chest of coins, a shield, a sword, and a crown, all touched with real 22kt gold.  The sword and shield are accented with 22kt white gold. The higher price for this one-of-a-kind sculpture reflects the tremendous amount of sculptural detail and the special materials used throughout the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1455\" data-end=\"1794\"\u003eI sculpt the dragon and each tiny treasure completely by hand from ceramic clay. Every detail—from the smallest scale on the dragon to the tiniest gold coin—is individually formed and carefully placed. To honor the green dragon’s symbolic connection to nature, the inside of the leaf is impressed with the pattern of a real hydrangea leaf.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1796\" data-end=\"2143\"\u003eThe sculpture is kiln-fired to approximately 2200°F, creating a vitrified ceramic piece that will last for generations. The gold is applied in a special process used for ceramics, and the sculpture is fired a third time to permanently bond the gold to the surface. It is a labor-intensive process that gives the piece its luminous finishing touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2145\" data-end=\"2353\"\u003eThis dragon sculpture is carefully handmade from start to finish, entirely by me in my California studio. Each piece is a labor of love that I hope will bring light, wonder, and a little magic into your home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2355\" data-end=\"2430\"\u003eMeasurements:\u003cbr data-start=\"2368\" data-end=\"2371\"\u003eApproximately 5 inches by 4.25 inches by 3 inches.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2432\" data-end=\"2549\"\u003eSlight variations and organic shapes in handcrafted ceramics are what make each piece a perfectly unique work of art.  You will receive the exact dragon pictured in the photos, so please inspect the photos carefully\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vuvu Ceramics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44960808534224,"sku":null,"price":945.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0605\/2472\/4432\/files\/IMG_7047.jpg?v=1773518011","url":"https:\/\/www.vuvuceramics.com\/products\/sleeping-dragon-ring-holder-ornate-sculpture-with-real-gold-accented-treasures","provider":"Vuvu Ceramics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}