A breathtaking pair of solid cast copper Chinese dragons dating to the mid-1800s Qing Dynasty, from the historic Charlotte Waterhouse Collection. These elongated, serpentine creatures embody traditional Chinese symbolism—guardians of wisdom, fortune, and spiritual protection.
Each dragon is meticulously hand-forged with etched scales, flame-like tails, and fierce expressive faces bearing antlered horns and curled whiskers. The natural bluish-green patina indicates authentic copper oxidation and age. These dragons may have originally adorned a scholar’s studio or temple space.
Provenance: From the private collection of Charlotte Waterhouse, an early American collector of Qing-era artifacts and textiles.
Material: Heavy copper (verified by oxidation characteristics)
Estimated Date: ca. 1850
Condition: Excellent antique condition; some soldering and minor wear consistent with age; rich natural patina
Size: [15’ by 7’]
A breathtaking pair of solid cast copper Chinese dragons dating to the mid-1800s Qing Dynasty, from the historic Charlotte Waterhouse Collection. These elongated, serpentine creatures embody traditional Chinese symbolism—guardians of wisdom, fortune, and spiritual protection.
Each dragon is meticulously hand-forged with etched scales, flame-like tails, and fierce expressive faces bearing antlered horns and curled whiskers. The natural bluish-green patina indicates authentic copper oxidation and age. These dragons may have originally adorned a scholar’s studio or temple space.
Provenance: From the private collection of Charlotte Waterhouse, an early American collector of Qing-era artifacts and textiles.
Material: Heavy copper (verified by oxidation characteristics)
Estimated Date: ca. 1850
Condition: Excellent antique condition; some soldering and minor wear consistent with age; rich natural patina
Size: [15’ by 7’]
