Labradorite Hand-Carved Dragon Turtle Scenic Mountain Sculpture — Chinese Decorative Art Collector Grade Estate Find

Labradorite Hand-Carved Dragon Turtle Scenic Mountain Sculpture — Chinese Decorative Art, Collector Grade Estate Find

Masterfully hand-carved from a single labradorite nodule, this large-scale sculpture presents the revered Chinese dragon turtle emerging from a sweeping multi-plane mountain landscape. Relief carving spans the full composition — pagodas, pine trees, and a carriage rendered with crisp, confident tool work consistent with skilled artisan hands. Natural labradorescence flashes vivid blue throughout the stone, confirming genuine labradorite and elevating the visual drama of every viewing angle.

The iconography draws directly from classical Chinese scholarly and auspicious decorative traditions: the dragon turtle symbolizes strength, longevity, and protection, while the pagoda and pine motifs anchor the piece within literati landscape conventions. This cross-category iconographic depth broadens collector appeal across Chinese decorative arts, mineral specimen, and carved stone categories alike. Hand-finished surfaces and an uneven natural base are authentic hallmarks of rough-stone origin carving — not mass production.

Condition: Excellent overall. Carving is crisp and fully intact throughout. A minor surface abrasion is noted on the rear lower section and is reflected in pricing; it does not affect the sculptural face or primary display surfaces.

Dimensions: 24" L × 8" W × 10" H  |  Weight: 10 lbs  |  Display Grade: True  |  Resale Tier: Premium  |  Quantity Available: 1 (one-of-a-kind estate find)

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