With a rising swell
the dragon has arrived

In the longest design from this year’s Dragon series, the liuli dragon twists and rotates its body upward. It highlights the water element to embody the saying, “the highest form of virtue is like water”. Bolstered by water, the dragon comes to the forefront, showcasing its impressive stature, benevolence and majesty.

In the ways of feng shui, all life is dependent on water. Ancient people believed that water was the origin of life, that people were born from water and that it determined one’s constitution and character. Because of the importance of water on human life, the art of feng shui places great value on the element. Rivers and streams are referred to as dragons and water is said to have the ability to gather energy that once received by humankind, will give them life and prosperity.

In the firing of this liuli design, different shades of amber liuli are used to showcase the dragon’s noble and complex character while clear liuli is used to create the water. From afar, the design looks like a single simple brush stroke; from up close, the dragon is rich and dimensional.

To honor the heavens, show gratefulness to the earth
and show compassion to humankind

The ancient Chinese believed the universe to be a dome covering the land.

In the round form, amber liuli streams flow from inside out, symbolizing the light radiating from the universe. The dragon is robust with eyes wide open and mouth agape to embody the grace of benevolence. Sculpture in the round gradually transforms into relief, a highly skilled technique entrusted only to Liuligongfang’s in-house artisans with ten or more years of experience. What conveys more sincerity than an object respectfully crafted from two hands?

Flowers bloom from grass, virtue blooms from good. Reverence for the heavens, gratefulness for the earth, love for the people - the consonance between human and nature is the message behind LIULIGONGFANG’s True Believer - To Be Dragon.

Never Ending Cycle

Wind stirs water for it to transform into the ancient Tang Dynasty juan cao motif representing magnificence and opulence. From the sculpture in the round and relief techniques, the design places the vigorous nature of life on full display. It is the belief that no matter when or where, as long as the heart is true, auspicious power and energy are yours to have. As the design poem reads: a dance to receive the gifts of heaven and earth, to give thanks to a bountiful return, put your faith in the flowers, trees, and grass for infinite beauty.