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Victorian Japanese Shakudō Suite

$2,300.00

Victorian Japanese Shakudō Suite

$2,300.00


Description

DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A set of two pieces dating from the Victorian period, circa 1860. The suite comprises a brooch and earrings, all crafted from an alloy of copper and gold to give an unusual black finish and gold accents. Both pieces, modelled as fans (a status symbol in ancient Japan) are inlayed with gold aesthetic scenes, with birds amongst foliage, typically Japanesque. Dates from the Victorian period, circa 1860 and comes complete with the box. 

MEASUREMENTS 

Brooch: 3 x 5.1cm

Earrings- 

Drop: 4.4cm

Width: 1.9cm

WEIGHT 

Brooch: 20.5g

Earrings: 8g (pair)

MARKS 

No marks present

CONDITION 

 Excellent 

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