Decorative ornament - Japan - Auspicious Dragon

This ornamental auspicious dragon features meticulously hand-finished details. Sculpted in the dynamic posture of a dragon in flight, it conveys a sense of vigor and majesty; its scales, dorsal fins, and whiskers are rendered with lifelike realism. The surface has been treated with an antique patina finish, lending it a substantial and weighty texture. Symbolizing authority, auspiciousness, wealth attraction, and protection against evil, this auspicious dragon embodies the blessings of a soaring career and the well-being of the entire family.