- Unique Limited Edition Handcrafted Ceramic
- Edition Size: 88
- Sculpture Size: 56 x 28 x 48 cm
- Price Includes Gift Box and wooden lacquered display base plus with a certificate of authenticity and information regarding our 100% handmade process and cleaning recommendations.
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- Creating our King Chinese Dragon sculpture with intricate details was indeed an exciting process that took over 2 years. From the modelling of the original piece, conceptualizing the dragon’s pose, size, and overall appearance to its final firing in the kiln… the design requires meticulous attention to details so patience, skill, and a passion for handmade are key to successfully creating such a complex and detailed sculpture. As every detail on this breathtaking piece, each individual scale on the dragon’s skin is meticulously hand carved by our most skillful artist with a steady hand and an eye for precision. To achieve the desired result, the dragon’s embellishment combines gloss and satin finishes. The gloss finish adds a reflective and shiny surface, while the satin finish provides a smooth and slightly matte appearance. This combination creates a visually striking contrast and enhances the overall aesthetic.
Overall, the creation of this dragon sculpture involves a combination of artistic expertise, intricate detailing, and specialized techniques. The result is a magnificent piece of art that embodies the power, prosperity, and good luck associated with this mythical creature.
Our new limited edition King Chinese Dragon is made with utmost craftsmanship, the most complex and detailed piece ever created by De Rosa!
King Chinese Dragon
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Biography
De Rosa – King Chinese Dragon
Handcrafted Ceramics
De Rosa Collections proudly boasts a heritage spanning fifty years. In 1945, Jorge De Rosa Thompson drew inspiration from the craft of ceramic design. Today, his son Jorge De Rosa Jr. and daughter Agustina De Rosa actively lead this family-run business, ensuring the production of timeless handmade ceramic figurines that constantly evolve and reinvent ceramic design, incorporating bright colors, original art forms, and textures.
Artisans and craftsmen design these unique ceramic works of art. Their skilled carving technique guarantees the originality of each piece, as no two are ever carved exactly alike.
Hand-painters deftly apply vibrant enamel glazes, gold, and platinum using special brushes, enhancing the individual character of De Rosa Collection figurines.
These brightly colored gems in the realm of hand-crafted ceramic design are exclusively crafted in our workshop located in Canelones, Uruguay, South America.
De Rosa – King Chinese Dragon
Handcrafted Ceramics
THE PROCESS
Master Design
Artisans and craftsmen from Uruguay design one-of-a-kind ceramic works of art for De Rosa Collections.
Expert hands skillfully create each new product under the watchful supervision of the De Rosa family.
Molding Process
Once they approve a Master Design, the process proceeds to creating a mold. We pour liquid ceramic into it, and when the figurine’s form reaches a semi-dry state, we remove it from the mold. Initially smooth, it requires hand-carving before the moist ceramic hardens, ensuring the addition of texture, detail, and personality.
Extraction
We remove the figurine’s form from the mold when it’s semi-dry. At this stage, it’s still quite smooth and requires hand-carving before the moist ceramic hardens, making it challenging to add texture, detail, and personality.
Hand Carving
Skilled artisans individually hand-carve each figurine, ensuring that no two subjects are ever carved exactly alike. After completing the carving, the figurine is ready for its first kiln firing.
Hand Painting
Our skilled artisans take over the hand-painting phase, meticulously crafting each figurine using a colorful variety of ceramic slips and vibrant enamel glazes. Following this step, each figurine undergoes another round of firing in the kiln.
Gold and Platinum Application
The final step involves artisans applying gold and platinum. These precious metals not only accentuate the figurines’ personality but also transform the Collection into the brightly colored jewels of the hand-crafted ceramic design world.
To see a video about the making of these ceramics, click this link: See De Rosa Video
