Something was placed inside the flesh before the flesh was sealed. The oval form sits heavy at the sternum — not as ornament, but as a record of an event that did not conclude cleanly. Pearl accents mark the surface at irregular intervals, each one embedded where a wound might have been closed by something other than a surgeon. The grey-blue iris at the center has not moved since extraction. It does not need to. Whatever it was watching before the suturing, it is still watching now.

Lore & Provenance

Archived under Dark Adornments. A faux visceral ocular form — flesh-toned oval ground, lacerated surface relief, pearl suture markers, grey-blue cataract iris. The wound pattern is not decorative. It is a record of containment.

Anomalies & Forging

Each pendant is hand-sculpted. The laceration relief, blood pooling distribution, and pearl placement vary subtly across individual pieces — the surface topography is an intrinsic variable of the forging process, not a defect. The grey-blue iris retains consistent form; the flesh ground surrounding it does not.

Physical Composition

Material: Titanium steel (chain and bezel), mixed clay media (pendant body)
Pendant dimensions: 1.18×1.57 in (oval)
Chain length: 21.65–23.62 in total
Eye element: Faux anatomical grey-blue cataract iris with blood vein relief
Surface detail: Faux pearl accent studs, lacerated flesh relief, dark blood pooling
Format: Single pendant necklace
Production: Made to order; 30 business days

Containment Protocols

Remove before bathing, swimming, or sleeping. Keep away from prolonged moisture exposure. Store flat or suspended when not worn. Wipe chain with a dry cloth only. Avoid pressure on the sculpted pendant surface.

The Artisan

Attributed to: Sanmu Mumu
Original name: 三目睦睦

The Curator's Archive

Q: What are the dimensions of the pendant?
A: The oval pendant measures 1.18×1.57 inches. Chain length is approximately 21.65–23.62 inches total.

Q: What materials are used?
A: Titanium steel for the chain and bezel setting. The pendant body is clay-sculpted mixed media with a sealed surface.

Q: What are the pearl elements on the surface?
A: Faux pearl accent studs embedded into the sculpted flesh surface. Placement varies per piece as an intrinsic variable of the forging process.

Q: How long does acquisition take?
A: This relic is made to order. Forging requires 30 business days.

Q: Is this suitable for display as well as wear?
A: The pendant functions as both a wearable adornment and a display relic. When not worn, lay flat or suspend in an open, dry environment.