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Adorno de dragón Ryū en oro K18 con cuenta de ágata roja giratoria, acabado de alto brillo, 260.3 g
Adorno de dragón Ryū en oro K18 con cuenta de ágata roja giratoria, acabado de alto brillo, 260.3 g
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A dragon rendered in precious metal is never merely décor. Marked K18 and weighing approximately 260.3 g, this ryū ornament unites display presence with intrinsic material value, its high-luster relief animated by light and punctuated by a rotating red agate bead.
The Piece
The ryū motif carries the language of moving power: protection, momentum and auspicious flow. This piece is marked K18 and carries substantial precious-metal weight, approximately 260.3 g, giving it a dual identity as a display object of real presence and a work of intrinsic material value. Its high-luster finishing animates the relief as the viewing angle changes.
K18 denotes an 18k gold alloy, chosen for its luxury finish and structural strength; it takes a fine polish, holds crisp relief and suits detailed protrusions such as claws, horns and whisker-like ridges. Raised scale work set against smoother planes keeps the figure from reading as a single reflective mass.
A red agate accent adds deliberate contrast and symbolic vitality. One red bead rotates, a separate constructed element rather than painted imitation, reinforcing the idea of circulating fortune and acting as a focal point within the gold field.
The dragon is traditionally read as a guardian and regulator of flow. In an interior this suggests placement at entrances, storage areas or workspaces, wherever protection and continuity are desired. Compact in footprint yet dense in presence, it is a symbol legible across cultures.
Details
- Object: Gold dragon ornament (ryū motif) with stone accent
- Material: 18k gold alloy (K18 mark noted); red agate accent with one rotating red bead
- Finish: High-luster polish; raised scale relief against smooth planes
- Measurements: Approx. 4.55 × 9.37 cm
- Weight: Approx. 260.3 g
- Included: No accessories indicated
Condition
Japonista grade B · Good, with visible wear consistent with use; fully functional.
- Grade B: visible wear, with minor discoloration and surface variation noted.
- Minor surface variation and micro-wear are consistent with handling and typical of high-polish gold objects.
Authenticity & Care
The ornament bears a K18 mark and weighs approximately 260.3 g; the red agate bead is a separate rotating element rather than a painted imitation. Every piece is examined and documented in Japan before dispatch and is offered with the Japonista authenticity guarantee.
Delivery from Japan
Packed by hand in Japan and shipped insured and tracked by EMS or an equivalent express service. Import duties and taxes, where applicable, are payable on arrival. Returns follow our published policy.
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