Dragon Copper Panel

Dragon Copper Panel — Hand-Hammered Mythological & Fantasy Wall Art

Every civilization on earth invented the dragon independently. No other mythological creature appears in every culture that has ever existed.

A copper wall panel of the dragon — the scaled serpentine body, the powerful wings, the claws of the most universally present mythological creature in human history — hand-hammered in real copper sheet by our family using traditional chasing and repoussé techniques passed through generations. The scales and the wings are the composition: those scales rendered individually in dimensional metalwork, the powerful wings and serpentine body built up stroke by stroke, the presence of a creature that every human civilization has independently imagined. In Gold/Brass for the Chinese imperial dragon — the symbol of the emperor, the bringer of rain, the celestial guardian. In Black Copper for the Western dragon — the fire-breather, the treasure guardian, the ultimate adversary. Every scale, every detail a separate hammer stroke, thousands of them. Over 10,000 pieces made.

In Chinese tradition, the dragon (lóng) is the supreme symbol of imperial power, good fortune, and celestial authority — the emperor was the Son of the Dragon, and the dragon throne was the seat of heaven on earth. In European tradition, the dragon is the ultimate adversary — slain by St. George, by Beowulf, by Sigurd — the creature that must be overcome for the hero to prove himself. In Welsh tradition, the red dragon is the national symbol — on the flag of Wales since the 5th century. The dragon appears in the mythology of China, Japan, Korea, India, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the Norse, the Celts, and the Aztecs. The most universal mythological creature in human history — and the one that copper was made to render.

What Can You Order With This Design?

① Single panel — order directly above
The dragon as shown, in your exact size and finish. Enter your width and height above, select your finish, and order directly. Add any note at checkout — we'll send a digital preview before production begins.

② Full kitchen backsplash — the complete look
The dragon above the stove, plus coordinated panels for the side walls and window wall — all in the same finish, designed together as one composition. A Chinese, Asian, or fantasy-inspired kitchen that commands the room. Send us straight-on photos of your kitchen walls and we'll design the full set, place it into your space photos, and send a digital mockup with a quote. No commitment — just so you can see what's possible.

③ Oversized feature wall — any room, any scale
The dragon at full wall scale — wings spanning the full width of the wall, multi-piece installation, the central creature intact, cloud or flame border pieces designed around it. Living room, dining room, great room, entryway. Any size, any wall. A 60×60" starts at $4,745. A full living room wall at 120×96" runs approximately $18,000–$24,000 depending on design complexity. Contact us with your wall dimensions for an exact quote — we'll design the full composition and send a digital preview before any commitment.

④ Custom or personalized design — reach out
A Chinese lóng dragon in a cloud composition with pearl, a Welsh red dragon, a Norse Fafnir, a Japanese ryū, a dragon pair as supporters flanking a crest or family name, a dragon with specific Chinese characters or a family motto — or a completely different mythological creature: phoenix, griffin, unicorn, or anything that matters to you. Or a personalized panel: your family name designed as a full copper composition, with the dragon as guardian, in the same finish. Not a sign — a piece of art that carries your name. Same process, completely custom. Just reach out.

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Complete the Look

A copper panel above your fireplace. The dragon, larger, wings spread above the mantel. The most mythologically resonant focal point in the catalog — the fire-breather above the fire, the celestial guardian above the hearth. In Gold/Brass or Black Copper, at full scale, above the fire.

Your family name in copper. Not a sign — a designed panel. Your surname hand-hammered in relief, with the dragon as guardian on either side, in the same finish as the main panel. It goes by the front door or above the entryway. Every person who enters sees it first — and the dragon guards what is behind it.

A living room or dining room panel. A coordinated mythological scene — a phoenix, a griffin, a unicorn — in the same finish as the dragon. The home with a consistent visual language of mythological power and ancient legend.

A Chinese New Year or heritage composition. The dragon in a full Chinese New Year scene — clouds, pearl, flames, auspicious characters — in Gold/Brass, above the dining table or the entrance. The most auspicious panel in the catalog for the Chinese home.

If you're thinking about more than one piece: reach out before you order. We'll design everything together and give you project pricing for the full set.

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Perfect For

• Copper kitchen backsplash & stove backsplash — Natuross is trusted across the US for hand-hammered copper kitchen backsplashes. The dragon above the stove — the fire-breather above the fire — is the most mythologically fitting kitchen statement in the catalog.
• Chinese, Asian, or heritage home — the supreme symbol of imperial power, good fortune, and celestial authority — on the wall of a home that carries that tradition
• Fantasy enthusiast, mythology lover, or collector — the most universal mythological creature in human history — for the person who understands that every civilization invented it for a reason
• Welsh heritage home or Celtic enthusiast — the red dragon of Wales — on the national flag since the 5th century — on the wall of a home that carries that identity
• Gold/Brass or Black Copper — the two definitive finishes for the dragon — Gold/Brass for the Chinese imperial lóng, the celestial guardian, the bringer of fortune — Black Copper for the Western fire-breather, the treasure guardian, the adversary that makes heroes

For Trade Professionals

Interior designers, kitchen and bath designers, architects, and contractors work with us directly for residential and commercial projects — made to exact specifications, in any finish, at any scale. Trade inquiries here or via live chat.

You Work Directly With the Craftsman

Every message answered personally. Every order handled start to finish — no middlemen.

• Share your request — size, finish, customization, placement photos
• Receive a digital preview — approve the composition before production starts
• Production begins — only after your confirmation
• See your finished panel — photos sent before shipping
• Approve and ship — leaves the workshop only when you're happy

Pricing

Price updates instantly when you enter your size above. Order directly, or message us for larger projects.

• 24×36" — $1,188
• 36×48" — $2,311
• 38×60" — $3,029

Material & Specs

• Real copper sheet, hand-hammered, mounted on a solid backing panel
• ¼ inch thick (6mm) — mounts flush to the wall
• Suitable for kitchens, bathrooms, wet areas, and outdoor installations
• Dragon in raised relief — individual scale detail, powerful wings, serpentine body, sharp claws, full form visible across the panel
• Ships in approximately 3 weeks

Installation

• Screw Mount — pre-drilled holes with matching decorative screw caps. Standard for wall installations.
• Adhesive Mount — construction adhesive applied to the panel back. For smooth walls where screws are not preferred.
• Hang — hanging wire on the back, ready to hang like wall art.

Step-by-step installation guidance included.

Color, Cleaning & Durability

The finish is sealed and permanent — it won't change, fade, or require maintenance. Copper is one of the most durable materials in architectural metalwork. Clean with a damp cloth if needed. Your panel is built to last decades.

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