{"product_id":"saegusa-sotaro-dragon-sculpture-prosperity","title":"Saegusa Sōtarō Dragon Sculpture 'Prosperity'","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vintage modernist cast metal sculpture is titled \"Prosperity\" (\"繁栄\" \/ Han'ei) and was created by the acclaimed sculptor Sotaro Saegusa (1911–2006). A graduate of the Tokyo University of the Arts and a decorated national exhibition artist, Saegusa is celebrated for his elegant, minimalist animal figures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece represents Tatsu (辰), the Japanese zodiac dragon. In Japanese culture, the tatsu is a benevolent water deity that symbolizes good fortune, protector energy, and rising prosperity. Saegusa captures this elemental spirit in a sleek, crescent-shaped form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete set includes the metal dragon, its original dark plastic display base, the artist-signed wooden plaque, the original paper biography insert, and the presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e statue in great condition, the display base shows some scratches (please see images for details).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 13 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e ca. 430 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note that all items in my shop are vintage and may show signs of age, including scratches, tarnishing, and other imperfections that add to their character. Please refer to the photos for a detailed view of each item's condition. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out before purchasing. All images are of the actual product. However, please be aware that colors may appear slightly different on screen due to display settings.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kozaru Japanese Crafts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56492549144916,"sku":"1041","price":82.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0999\/0733\/8580\/files\/il_570xN.8263001538_j02m_2774fecf-1dad-4a2c-9ce0-15b1be630366.jpg?v=1784645373","url":"https:\/\/kozarushop.com\/products\/saegusa-sotaro-dragon-sculpture-prosperity","provider":"Kozaru Japanese Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}