Sea Dragon Pearl Pendant

Based on the designs by a Renaissance Bavarian jewelry craftsman, Erasmus Hornick, the Sea Dragon Pendant resembles pendants that were owned by royalty in the 16^th century. In that time there were many pendants such as the Sea Dragon Pendant that were specifically designed in order to provide accommodation for baroque pearls. The Sea Dragon Pendant was probably made by one of Hornick’s successors in Bavaria around 1575.

Sea Dragon Pendant

The pearls in this pendant take over the entire body of the sea dragon. They create an oval shape in the middle and continue on to the tail. One side of the pearled body is covered by gold. There are also pearls that are carried by gold chains on both ends of the dragon. There is enameled gold throughout the pendant that is colored green and brown.

The Sea Dragon Pendant is now displayed in the Waddesdon Bequest of the British Museum.

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