A Dragon Eto (辰・干支) ceramic figurine by Yakushigama (薬師窯), finished in an elegant seiji (青磁 / celadon) glaze. Created as an auspicious zodiac ornament, the piece represents the Dragon (Tatsu / 辰), one of the most powerful and celebrated animals of the Japanese zodiac.
The dragon is modelled with a wonderfully rounded, approachable form, combining traditional imagery with the gentle character typical of Japanese folk-inspired zodiac ornaments. Its scales, flowing mane, curled body and expressive head are rendered in relief, while the luminous pale blue-green seiji glaze settles softly across the sculpted details.
In Japanese culture, the dragon (龍 / 辰) has long been associated with strength, vitality, protection and good fortune. As a creature traditionally connected with water, rain and the heavens, it also carries associations with abundance and flourishing life. Dragon ornaments are therefore especially meaningful as New Year decorations and talismans expressing wishes for prosperity, success and protection in the coming year.
Crafted by Yakushigama (薬師窯) in Seto, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan's historic ceramic centres, this piece reflects the enduring charm of Japanese folk-inspired ceramics. Seto's pottery tradition stretches back more than a thousand years, while Yakushigama is particularly known for its auspicious Eto zodiac figures and traditional lucky ornaments.
Size: 12 x 5 x 11cm
8 x 22.5cm (Base)
