craft:Chinese traditional cloisonne crafts

origin:Beijing

Dragon, the powerful and invincible creature in Chinese mythology that guards and protects is here vividly sculpted in the gold cloisonne The base is made in the shape of a gold nugget which was used as currency denomination in ancient time. According to Chinese Feng Shui, the dragon will attract good luck and prosperity to your house.

Beijing is the cradle of cloisonne technique. The earliest and existing cloisonne is the product in Yuan dynasty, which we know it has nearly thousands-year history already.

Cloisonne has another name inlaid enamel which is the unique technique of the combination of porcelain and bronze. When doing the cloisonne, firstly, use the red coppery to make the body, secondly, stick the pattern on the bronze body by oblate and thin brass wires, then fill the inlay pattern by enamel glaze material in different colors, the last procedure is the firing over and over, polishing and gilding. We may say, the technique of cloisonne is used not only the bronze crafts, but also the porcelain crafts, meanwhile, fetching in plenty of traditional and carving technique, which is the combination of Chinese traditional arts.

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

This artwork is a pair of Chinese gold-bronze painted dragons, which are one of the important symbols in traditional Chinese culture.

Dragons represent power, nobility, and good fortune in Chinese culture, and are regarded as sacred creatures and national treasures.

The craftsmanship of these dragons is exquisite, with vibrant colors, showcasing the superb level of ancient Chinese art.

Their existence is not only a decoration, but also a manifestation and inheritance of culture.

By appreciating this pair of dragons, we can feel the profound cultural heritage and unique charm of traditional Chinese culture.