Gothic Revival Dragon

This is a rare Victorian Gothic apotropaic dragon gargoyle head, a powerful guardian figure originally cast to protect a building from evil spirits.
With its snarling open mouth, bared fangs and bulging eyes, it was designed to devour negative energy and ward the threshold, a true occult sentinel.

In esoteric tradition the dragon represents primal wisdom, protection and keeper of hidden knowledge, making it a potent talisman for any altar or cabinet of curiosities.
Crafted in heavy blackened terracotta with the original red clay showing through, it carries over 140 years of authentic age, patina and presence.
A stunning and macabre statement piece for Gothic, occult or eclectic interiors, this is a genuine piece of architectural salvage, not a reproduction; incredibly impactful piece - Dublin collection.