Long Teng Si Hai 龙腾四海 Qing Long Xi Zhu Dragon & Pearl Copperware Sculpture – 16–100cm | Chinese Auspicious Dragon for Office, Entrance, Living Room & Business Gift
Long Teng Si Hai 龙腾四海 – Qing Long Xi Zhu 青龙戏珠 Dragon & Pearl Copperware Sculpture
A dramatic Chinese copperware dragon sculpture built around the 龙腾四海 / Long Teng Si Hai and 青龙戏珠 / Qing Long Xi Zhu themes. A coiling dragon rises above stylized ocean waves while reaching toward a pearl-like orb, combining the visual language of the Chinese dragon, water, clouds and the treasured pearl in a powerful horizontal composition.
The collection ranges from a compact 16cm ornament to a monumental 100cm display, making it suitable for desks, studies, entrance consoles, executive offices, reception areas and large commercial interiors.
Material: copperware with a warm antique-gold finish.
Available Sizes
- Compact: approx. 16 × 4 × 10cm
- Small: approx. 21cm overall length
- No.1: approx. 25 × 6 × 14cm / 1.2kg
- No.2: approx. 34 × 8 × 20cm / 2.7kg
- No.3: approx. 50 × 14 × 31cm / 6.35kg
- No.4: approx. 60 × 15 × 35cm / 10kg
- Large: approx. 80cm overall length
- Grand: approx. 100 × 25 × 60cm / about 30kg
What Does 龙腾四海 Mean?
Long Teng Si Hai 龙腾四海 evokes the image of a dragon soaring or ranging across the four seas. In Chinese decorative culture, the dragon is associated with vitality, authority, aspiration, movement and auspicious power.
What Does 青龙戏珠 Mean?
Qing Long Xi Zhu 青龙戏珠 is a dragon-and-pearl visual theme. The pearl can be read as a treasured luminous object, while the dragon’s sweeping movement through waves gives the composition a strong sense of energy and momentum.
Placement by Size
16–25cm: ideal for a study shelf, desk, tea-room cabinet or compact office credenza. 34cm: works well on a reception cabinet, sideboard or entrance console. 50–60cm: creates a major focal point on a broad credenza, executive-office cabinet or living-room console. 80–100cm: is statement scale for large reception areas, hotel-style lobbies, boardrooms, spacious living rooms or dedicated display platforms.
Interior Styling
The warm antique-gold finish pairs naturally with dark walnut, rosewood-toned furniture, black lacquer, cream stone, travertine, leather, calligraphy, ink painting and restrained warm lighting. Because the dragon, waves and pearl already create a complex silhouette, give the sculpture generous negative space.
Feng Shui-Inspired Cultural Context
Chinese dragons are widely used in auspicious decorative traditions. Different Feng Shui schools interpret direction and placement differently, so the most practical approach is to choose a stable, respected location that suits the room and your own tradition.
The dragon’s meanings are cultural and symbolic and do not guarantee wealth, promotion, business success, protection or luck.
Gift Guide
A strong gift for business openings, new offices, executive gifts, entrepreneur gifts, Lunar New Year, milestone celebrations, housewarmings, Year of the Dragon occasions and collectors of Chinese dragon art. Smaller sizes are easy to present personally; 50cm and above create a more ceremonial statement.
Care & Display
Dust with a soft dry cloth or soft brush. Avoid abrasive metal polish, corrosive cleaners and prolonged moisture. Lift from the substantial body or base structure rather than the pearl, claws, horns or tail. For heavier sizes, use stable furniture and two-person handling where appropriate.
FAQ
What material is this dragon sculpture?
Copperware with a warm antique-gold finish.
What does Qing Long Xi Zhu 青龙戏珠 mean?
It describes a dragon-and-pearl visual motif, here shown with a dragon rising over stylized waves and reaching toward a pearl-like orb.
What does Long Teng Si Hai 龙腾四海 mean?
It is an auspicious phrase evoking a dragon ranging across the four seas, often used to express energy, ambition and expansive momentum.
Which size is best for a desk?
The 16cm and 21cm versions are the easiest compact options; the 25cm version also works on a substantial desk or shelf.
Which size is best for a reception area?
The 34–60cm versions suit many reception cabinets and entrance consoles.
How large is the biggest version?
The Grand size is approximately 100 × 25 × 60cm and about 30kg.
Can it be displayed at a business entrance?
Yes, provided it sits securely, does not obstruct doors or circulation, and the furniture is appropriate for its size and weight.
Does the dragon guarantee business success or wealth?
No. Its meanings are cultural and symbolic rather than financial, career or supernatural guarantees.
How should I clean the detailed scales and waves?
Use a soft brush or dry microfiber cloth and avoid aggressive scrubbing around fine projections.
