The art form entered Taiwan during the reign of the Tao Kuang Emperor(1821-1850) and were used to adorn temples with life-like legendary figures, mythical beasts, birds and animals. The production process relies on the ingnuity of the craftsman to select, filter, mould, shape, dry, and fire the clay with multi-level glazes, so combining the skills of construction, design, imagery and clay firing into one artifact. The unique brilliance of the colors, such as the amber and jadeite greens and the golden reds, have been appreciated increasingly with each passing generation.

Cochin Ceramics have always occupied a central part of Taiwan's traditional artistic culture, and have now evolved to become unique decorative artifacts of exquisite beauty bellieved to bring good fortune and ward off evil spirits.

Size:14"*6"*4"

Material:Jiao Zhi pottery

Origin:Beijing

Craft:tradiitonal jiao zhi pottery making crafts with over 2000 years history

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Rich Artistic Connotation & Historical Background:

As a Chinese traditional art, the ceramic dragon is a masterpiece that has been passed down for generations.

The dragon is one of the most important symbols in Chinese culture, representing power and good luck.

The artwork features a blue and green dragon with intricate details and a fierce expression.

The dragon's body is decorated with scales and its long tail flows behind it like a river.

The eyes of the dragon are bright and lively, giving it a sense of vitality.

The artist who created this piece of art was skilled in using different colors to bring out the beauty of the dragon.

The blue and green colors used in the artwork create a sense of tranquility and harmony, while the yellow color used in the dragon's body adds a touch of warmth and energy.

In conclusion, the ceramic dragon is not only a beautiful work of art but also a symbol of Chinese culture and tradition.

It represents power, good luck, and prosperity, making it a popular decoration for homes and businesses in China.