Vintage Mid 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Pottery Feng Shui Dragon Turtle Sculpture

Up for sale is a Vintage Mid 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Pottery Feng Shui Dragon Turtle Sculpture! It measures 7 1/4" tall, 12" wide, and 18 1/2" long. The piece is in great overall condition with minor signs of wear consistent with its age and use (scattered light surface wear; losses to three teeth in mouth (see pic)). Please message us if you have any questions. Thanks!

This Vintage Mid 20th Century Chinese Shiwan Pottery Feng Shui Dragon Turtle Sculpture is a magnificent and commanding example of traditional Chinese ceramic art and symbolic folklore. Masterfully crafted with the rich earthy brown, clean white accents, and deep mustard-yellow glazes characteristic of the historic Shiwan kilns in Guangdong province, this substantial figure depicts the mythical dragon turtle resting triumphantly upon a massive, layered mountain of traditional wealth coins. In Feng Shui practice, this powerful creature combines the celestial ambition of the dragon with the steadfast longevity of the turtle, creating a premier symbol of high status, robust health, and enduring prosperity. The highly expressive, intricately detailed dragon head features a dynamic open mouth, fierce eyes, and stylized whiskers, perfectly capturing the vibrant energy and expressive modeling that defines mid-century Chinese regional art pottery. Complete with an authentic incised square workshop artisan stamp pressed cleanly into the unglazed clay base, this impressive sculptural masterpiece serves as a striking, high-impact centerpiece for serious collectors of Asian art or as a dramatic, auspicious guardian figure to invite positive energy into a fine interior.

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