Victorian Japanese Shakudō Suite
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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