The "Golden Dragon" sculptural composition. The figurine is made of metal plated with 24-karat gold. The composition is housed in a special box to protect it from dust. The sculpture bears the jewelry house's trademark. The composition also bears the inscription: "開運昇龍" (in Japanese: Kaiun Shōryū), which translates from Japanese as "ascending dragon, bringing good luck and prosperity." Japan, 20th century.

The dragon is a key symbol in Asia, embodying imperial power. Dragons were believed to be the ancestors of the emperors of China and the rulers of Tibet and Japan. Dragons were considered sacred creatures, representing the four elements: earth, water, fire, and air. Wisdom, cunning, strength, agility, knowledge, and mental acuity—dragons were worshiped and deified.