{"product_id":"the-cloistered-drake-dragon-cathedral-bookend","title":"The Cloistered Drake — Dragon Cathedral Bookend, Gothic Fantasy Bookshelf Decor","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cloistered Drake\u003c\/strong\u003e — a dragon's head rises from a Gothic pedestal, jaw closed, watching the room in silence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA single dragon bookend: a sculpted head and scaled neck rising from a stepped Gothic pedestal base, jaw closed and horns swept back along the skull. The pointed-arch relief on the plinth's faces echoes the cathedral pedestals used across the Akshan range, so this piece sits comfortably alongside them on a shelf of mixed gothic pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scale detail runs continuously from the base of the neck up through the jaw and brow, with a raised ridge of spines along the back of the head. Finished in matte black, the deep recesses between scales hold shadow while the higher planes of the skull catch the light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a single bookend. It pairs naturally in appearance with its open-jawed companion, The Rampant Drake, but each is a separate listing — buy one for a single support, or two to make a matching pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied as \u003cstrong\u003eone\u003c\/strong\u003e dragon bookend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDragon head and neck on a stepped Gothic pedestal base\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClosed-jaw pose\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e3D-printed PLA construction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eContinuous scale texture from neck to brow\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePointed-arch relief on all four faces of the pedestal\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eApprox. \u003cstrong\u003e15.2 cm wide × 18.9 cm high × 10.5 cm deep\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eSubtle layer texture and minor print variation are natural parts of the 3D-printing process\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFinish options\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMatte Black\u003c\/strong\u003e — our standard finish. Deep matte PLA that holds shadow and shows every sculpted edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Silver\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-painted, drybrushed by us in the workshop so the raised detail lifts and the recesses stay dark. Each piece is finished individually, so no two are ever quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAntique Bronze\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-painted, drybrushed by us in the workshop so the raised detail lifts and the recesses stay dark. Each piece is finished individually, so no two are ever quite the same.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOther (message me)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same hand-painted finish in colours of your choosing, for the same price. Send us a message before you order and tell us what you have in mind, and we will say honestly whether we can do it justice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1 x dragon bookend\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eBooks shown in the photographs are not included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade and posted in Ireland\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted, finished and packed by the two of us in Dublin, and posted from Ireland — so EU orders arrive without customs charges or import delays. Matte black goes out in 1–3 working days; hand-painted finishes take 3–5, because the paint needs time to dry properly between coats.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct safety\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecorative bookend for indoor use only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot a toy. Keep away from young children.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep away from excessive heat, open flames and prolonged direct sunlight — PLA can soften at high temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlace on a stable, level surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eClean gently with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid abrasive cleaners and solvents, especially on a hand-painted finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eHandle the projecting head, horns and wing detail with care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaterials: PLA. Hand-painted finishes also use acrylic paint and matt varnish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDue to the nature of 3D printing, minor layer lines and small variations in finish are normal and form part of the piece's character.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIf anything isn't right\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece gets checked before it's packed. If something turns up damaged, or just isn't what you were hoping for, please send us a message — we're a two-person workshop and we would far rather hear from you and put it right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginal model designed by \u003cstrong\u003eAkshan Designs\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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