Detail Views of the Porcelain Coiled Dragon Necklace

This porcelain coiled dragon necklace sterling silver design stands at the intersection of porcelain sculpture, contemporary craft, and fine art jewelry. The central dragon—an intimate, wingless Tatsu—emerges from a hand‑carved porcelain body shaped as a continuous coil, a form associated with protection, renewal, and the cyclical nature of spirit. Its celadon glaze cools into the carved recesses, revealing a depth of expression that can only be achieved through slow, deliberate sculpting and high‑temperature firing. No two porcelain carvings ever respond to the kiln in the same way, giving this talisman its own unmistakable identity.
The sterling silver bezel is carved in wax and cast in the artist’s studio using the lost‑wax method, a technique rooted in ancient metalsmithing traditions, it is a one of kind and made specifically for the porcelain; the porcelain effigy remains entirely hand‑carved and singular. After casting, the bezel is refined through hours of hand‑filing, shaping, and polishing, producing a sculptural frame that mirrors the movement of the coiled dragon. The two sculpted dragon faces along the strand extend the narrative, creating a continuous lineage of form, myth, and intention.
White pearls radiate outward from the central talisman, each one strung on miniature sterling wires—fifty‑six in total—forming a flexible, luminous structure that complements the porcelain and silver. The ornate clasp, completes a necklace conceived and executed entirely by the artist, from the first sketch to the final polish.
This is not commercial fantasy jewelry or mass‑produced dragon imagery. It is a rare example of wearable sculpture—an artist‑designed, studio‑crafted work that belongs to the world of contemporary craft, fine art jewelry, and collectible talismanic objects. Its originality, craftsmanship, and symbolic resonance place it in a category reserved for those who seek pieces with presence, intention, and the unmistakable signature of the artist’s hand.