Pilgrim on the Wing is a hand-built ceramic candle holder by Chinese artist Darren Dai, created in his Jingdezhen studio — the historic heart of Chinese porcelain making. Known for blending sculptural storytelling with functional design, Dai’s works reinterpret traditional craftsmanship through a contemporary lens.This piece takes the form of a duck carrying a contemplative rider, symbolizing quiet journeys, companionship, and the search for inner light. It functions both as a candle holder and as an expressive table sculpture, merging spiritual metaphor with everyday use.The duck’s grounded body and the rider’s gentle embrace evoke devotion and trust, while the high-fired glaze, with its celadon hues and fine crackles, adds a sacred, timeworn depth.Each candle holder is individually hand-built and high-fired in Jingdezhen, ensuring subtle variation in tone, texture, and character. Available in stock and made to order, this collectible piece embodies the essence of contemporary Chinese functional art.