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A Chinese Carved Hardwood and Mix Metal Mounted Dragon Sculpture
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A Chinese Carved Hardwood and Mix Metal Mounted Dragon Sculpture

1920 - 1940
Description

This superb, highly decorative, hand carved hardwood figure depicts a baby dragon emerging from its cracked egg.

The dragon is very finely detailed with its wings outspread, breaking its way out of its cracked eggshell, which sits on top of a pile of pebble stones.

The hand carved figure is further enhanced with multiple individually handmade metal mounts with engraved detail in silver and gold, not marked but tested.

The eyes of the dragon are made from silver mounted cabochons of luminous blue natural stone.

This most impressive individual sculpture is in excellent original condition.

The underside of the sculpture is fitted with green suede leather to protect a polished surface.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 24cm x width 35cm x depth 16cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Declaration

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Hardwood Dragon Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220304
Dealers Notes

Robert Belcher Antiques was established in 1984 and is a high-quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative objects. After forty years of shop keeping and maintaining beautiful showrooms, which have been regularly open six days a week, Robert and Wendy have now taken a slightly different approach to their business. Having sold their retail premises, the antique business is now fully online. The picture framing service has ceased to operate because of moving online.

You can contact Robert and Wendy by email or telephone to discuss items from their extensive catalogue of attractive pieces and make purchases. Customers can rest assured that the long-established dealership is continuing to run in an exceedingly professional way, selling genuine and high-quality items which are guaranteed to please the most discerning collector, decorator or homeowner.

All items will be personally hand packaged to a high standard. Small items are extensively wrapped using the best materials and are often double boxed. Items are then shipped with DHL or Royal Mail fully insured and often with next day delivery. Larger items would be personally delivered or sent with a specialist antique delivery firm, or for outside the U.K, a professional shipping company.

Please enjoy viewing their collection of rare and interesting pieces and have the assurance that Robert and Wendy will do their utmost to make sure your experience is exceptional, as has been recognised by many customers who have bought with confidence regularly over the years.

Contact details

Email: robertbelcherantiques@gmail.com

Telephone: 01905 622468

Mobile 07929 011224

07720 607007

Website: https://www.robertbelcherantiques.co.uk

Instagram: robertbelcherantiques

Description
This superb, highly decorative, hand carved hardwood figure depicts a baby dragon emerging from its cracked egg.
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The dragon is very finely detailed with its wings outspread, breaking its way out of its cracked eggshell, which sits on top of a pile of pebble stones.
Robert Belcher Antiques
fig 1. A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws.
fig 1. A Chinese Carved Hardwood and Mix Metal Mounted Dragon Sculpture

The hand carved figure is further enhanced with multiple individually handmade metal mounts with engraved detail in silver and gold, not marked but tested.

The eyes of the dragon are made from silver mounted cabochons of luminous blue natural stone.

fig 2. A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws.
fig 2. A Chinese Carved Hardwood and Mix Metal Mounted Dragon Sculpture

This most impressive individual sculpture is in excellent original condition.

The underside of the sculpture is fitted with green suede leather to protect a polished surface.

Chinese, circa 1930

Height 24cm x width 35cm x depth 16cm

Height
24cm (9.45")
Width
35cm (13.78")
Depth
16cm (6.30")
Date of Manufacture

Robert Belcher Antiques has dated this Carved Hardwood Dragon Sculpture to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1220304
Robert Belcher Antiques
Robert Belcher Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jul 2017

Robert belcher antiques was established in 1984 and is a high quality retailer of interesting, rare antiques and decorative items.

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Archive I A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws.

A Chinese Carved Hardwood and Mix Metal Mounted Dragon Sculpture

Archive II A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View II
Archive III A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View III
Archive IV A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View IV
Archive V A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View V
Archive VI A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View VI
Archive VII A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View VII
Archive VIII A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View VIII
Archive IX A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View IX
Archive X A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws. View X
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United Kingdom

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A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws.
A Chinese carved hardwood and mix metal mounted dragon sculpture
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A carved dark hardwood sculpture depicting a dragon hatching from an egg, detailed with silvered and brass metal mounts on its wings, underbelly, and claws.
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  • ObjectSculptures
  • Period1920 - 1940
  • StyleChinese
  • MaterialHardwood, Silvered Metal, Brass
  • ColourDark Brown
  • MotifsDragon motif, dragon egg, bat wings, claw foot detail
  • SizeH 24 cm (9 in) x W 35 cm (14 in) x D 16 cm (6 in)

This Chinese hand-carved dark brown hardwood sculpture, dating from circa 1930, depicts a baby dragon hatching from a cracked egg perched on a pile of pebble stones. The figure incorporates mixed metal mounts including engraved silvered metal and brass details on the wings, underbelly, claws, and horns, alongside luminous blue natural stone cabochon eyes and green suede leather on the underside. Notable visible details include outspread bat-like wings, sharp claws gripping the eggshell and base, textured scales, and a horn on the snout. The piece measures 24 cm high, 35 cm wide, and 16 cm deep. It works well as a decorative display object for an office desk or within a gentleman's library setting.

Traditional Chinese carved hardwood sculptures are recognised for their intricate hand carving, representation of mythological symbols or creatures, and dense, heavy timbers such as zitan or hongmu.

These sculptures combine dense tropical hardwoods with silvered alloy, brass, or copper mounts to highlight specific architectural or anatomical features such as wings, claws, and scales.

Authentic pieces display subtle tool marks, depth of relief in the details, natural variation in grain density, and aged patina around joints and metal fittings.

A carved dragon figure acts as a focal curio when positioned on a dark mahogany desk, framed within a contemporary display cabinet, or styled atop a stack of leather-bound books.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft microfiber cloth and avoid applying harsh liquid polish to the wood, while keeping metal highlights clean using a dry cotton swab to prevent oxidisation build-up.
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