The highlight of this artwork is royal enamel dial on which an eye-catching giant dragon, the symbol of supreme power, is presented. Swiss ETA movement is chosen so as to fall into high-end product category, and for convenient maintenance and parts available worldwide.
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Generally, an object in painting is just a lifeless figure, but the dragon on this dial looks nimble and lively. Staring at this dragon, you can feel the muscle, see the living skin in gold color, as if the dragon is breathing, cruising in water, dancing in air; reminding you of goldfish swimming in a fish tank, crocodile wandering in a river, or dolphin roaming in the sea. This is how a masterpiece has created value, like the Mona Lisa in the Louvre, you can see a living lady, Mona Lisa's eyes looking at you no matter where you stand at different angles.
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The dragon, a heavenly beast, is sacred and powerful. It is a symbol of the king.
As early as 7000 years ago men from stone age started to worship the totem of dragon. Stories of dragon have gone through the entire Chinese history and played an important role in Chinese culture. In the ancient times dragon images were used exclusively by the emperors only. Ordinary civilians were disallowed to have dragon images on their clothing and any personal properties.
In the West a dragon may take different appearance, nonetheless it can fly and blow out flames, as vigorous as an Eastern dragon. Whether it is an Eastern heavenly dragon or Western giant dragon, it is supreme, going beyond everything.
The power and prestige of "elite dragon man" is artistically presented via precious enamel technique.
