Seto-yaki Zodiac Ornament - White Dragon

This seto-yaki ceramic dragon, a kind of talisman created in celebration of 2024, the Year of the Dragon, is presented by popular brand Nakagawa Masashichi.

The ornament takes the shape of a dragon, an auspicious symbol ascending from the sea to the sky, carrying wishes for happiness from above.

Seto-yaki is produced in Seto City, Aichi Prefecture, one of Japan’s ‘Six Ancient Kilns’. The area is known for its exceptional quality clay, and seto ware is renowned for its exquisite white-fired finish.

Individual pieces vary in colour and size as each piece is handmade.

Size: L 6.5cm x H 4.5cm x W 3.5cm

Chūbu

The central Chūbu region is predominantly mountainous, home to the rugged Japan Alps with coasts on both the Sea of Japan and the Pacific Ocean. The region's history has been shaped by its strategic position between the great cities of Kyoto and Tokyo with Nagoya at its heart. Niigata lies to the north while Mt Fuji can be found in the south in Shizuoka Prefecture.