A silver dragon ashtray cradling an exquisite shell with its graceful claws, merging the beauty of silver and the natural allure of shell. The dragon is made from sterling silver. Its eyes are adorned with red stone eyes. The dragon's sinuous tail elegantly serves as a stand, adding both functionality and grace to this extraordinary piece of art.
In symbolism, Dragons traditionally are the embodiment of primordial power, the ultimate ruler of all the elements - Fire, Water, Earth, and Wind. It is the fifth of the 12 Chinese zodiac animals and associated with the Earthly branch symbol 辰, pronounced chen. In Chinese folklore, the Dragon of often seen chasing after a flaming Pearl, symbolically associated with energy, wisdom, prosperity, power, and immortality. As a totem, the Dragon serves as a powerful guardian and guide and is a symbol of good luck for people who are worthy of it in East Asian culture.
This piece took more than 2 months to complete with more than 4 craftsmen and designers involved at various stages.
Size: 21(W) x 25.2(L) x 24(H) cm.
Weight: 891 g.