Japanese Shakudo

Technique: These panels are Japanese shakudo, (also called 'damascening' or 'zougan') a well-known technique.

Shakudo, decorated with a whimsical frog scene, ca.1880

In jewellery, it translated in the use of Japanese made pieces i.e. Shakudo work, or their reinterpratation through enamel work...

This Victorian Japanese Shakudo Necklace features three panels depicting life in Japan of old.

This pair of Victorian Japanese Shakudo Earrings feature two panels depicting life in Japan of old.

Shakudo is a Japanese alloy of copper and gold which often has a darkened blue patina.

Shakudo is a Japanese alloy of copper and gold which often has a darkened blue patina.

Centering an oval-shaped Kashira - a decorative cap once adorning the hilt of a sword Measuring 18.0 x 38.0 mm - textured with stipple-like surface called "Nanako Ground" Comprised ...

Centering an oval-shaped Kashira - a decorative cap once adorning the hilt of a sword Measuring 16.5 x 35.0 mm - textured with deeply grooved scroll and heart motif surface Comprise...

Exceptional vintage Shakudo necklace with a Japanese Menuki. A great piece of art, created probably in Italy around the 1960 to 1970.

Japanese Shakudo style horse motif cufflinks, silver and gold, these cufflinks with wonderful detail are one inch in length.

Delightful Japanese Shakudo drop earrings with a floral and leaf design. a The high gold content in Shakudo objects when treated with copper forms an indigo/black patina resembling l...

Charming Victorian Japanese Shakudō earrings with a dangling fish. The high gold content in Shakudo objects when treated with copper forms an indigo/black patina resembling lacquer.

This highly collectible bracelet is crafted by a technique similar to niello or Japanese shakudo. Dimensions: 6-1/2 inches x 3/4 inch

This wonderful 15 karat yellow gold and Japanese shakudo brooch pin was crafted by the famous firm 'Castellani'.

Damascene inlay work can produce results similar to neillo and Japanese shakudo. The Tiffany series was made during 1977 and 1980 and featured in the Tiffany Blue Books.

Circa 1900 Shakudo Cufflinks, in the form of Monkeys and made of a mix of Copper, Bronze, silver, these original were probably decorations on a ceremonial Sword or other item and the...

Circa 1900 Shakudo Cufflinks, in the form of Monkeys and made of a mix of Copper, Bronze, silver, these original were probably decorations on a ceremonial Sword or other item and the...

Antique Shakudo 19th century Meiji period Japanese large Brooch bar Pin, C. 1875.

Damascene inlay work can produce results similar to neillo and Japanese shakudo. The Tiffany series was made during 1977 and 1980 and featured in the Tiffany Blue Books.

Shakudo bracelet with a dragon motif decorated in gold and silver was made in Japan in the 1890's.

Designed as a cross pendant with shakudo decoration depicting a pheasant perched in floral tree.

Shakudo is an ancient Japanese art form developed from the Samurai tradition of sword making.

Designed as an oval shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery Depicting a cherry blossom tree, birdhouse, Mt.Fuji, sailboat, and soaring crane Engraved and groove...

Designed as a cross pendant with raised decoration depicting two pheasants Perched in a cherry blossom tree with raised flowers and branches Reverse depicts engraved floral plant mo...

Exceptional Shakudo necklace with Japanese Menuki. This is a fabulous one of a kind Shakudo necklace created in Japan during the Meiji period, back in 1910.

Wonderful early 20th century shakudo earrings each depicting a unique geisha. Shakudo is made of mixed metals, mainly gold and copper which was originally used to make armaments. The...

Shakudo, a traditional Japanese alloy of copper and a small amount of gold, is prized for its distinctive dark patina and was widely used in high-quality Japanese metalwork during th...

Rare 19th century Shakudo Meiji Double-Sided mixed media locket, made in silver and yellow gold probably 18ct. One side of the locket depicts a pair of quails amongst foliage, chrysa...

Shakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina.

Designed as a sautoir style necklace featuring Japanese hand fan motif links Fan links are open and center one larger fan suspending a closed fan drop Comprised of oxidized silver, g...

Fantastic Victorian Shakudo longuard chain. Shakudo jewelry consists of a variety of metals including gold, silver, copper and bronze and originated in Japan.

Charming scene with mother playing with her tightly wrapped infant. Shakudo is a Japanese art form which involves inlay of gold over copper and served as decoration for Japanese Samu...

Shakudo is an alloy of copper that was treated to show a blue-black patina and was used in many Japanese decorative objects such a swoards and netsuke, the shakudo was further decora...

Shakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina.

Shakudo metalwork consists of inlays of gold and copper in a dark copper base, depicting nature and wildlife scenes, emblematic of the Japanese love of nature.

Shakudo is a Japanese mixed metal technique that involved an alloy of copper and gold that was treated to give it a dark black patina.

Meaningful. Artistic. Shakudō is the Japanese art of alloying gold and copper as a patinaed plate.

Marvelous shakudo ring decorated with a bold floral motif in gold and silver was made in Japan in the 1890's.

Pieces are often made with mixed-metal overlay, emulating traditional Japanese methods such as shakudo and shibuichi.

This pair of Victorian Japanese Shakudo Earrings feature two panels depicting life in Japan of old.

Antique 19th century Japanese Shakudo Fan Brooch, C.1880. The brooch depicting swimming fish inlaid with contrasting gold and silver on blackened copper, framed by fan's decorations.

Shakudo is an ancient Japanese art form which developed from the Samurai tradition of sword making.

A very rare pair of Cufflinks depicting a dragon wrapped around a Samurai Sword in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold and Silver.

The exquisite shakudo stickpin depicts a full moon scene with the Japanese sea, a sailing boat, pine trees on the shore and mount Fuji surrounded by clouds in the background.

A very rare ring depicting a woman in flowing robes playing a musical instrument in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in th...

Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo brooch pin with an image of a lobster or shrimp with a wreath motif.

This is a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant Necklace in the form of a Bunny Rabbit.

Here we have a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant with images of two Bunny Rabbits in a field of Flowers.

The locket is a stunning example of Shakudo with the grace and proportion of the images and the Japanese aesthetic of asymmetry.

The locket is a stunning example of Shakudo with the grace and proportion of the images and the Japanese aesthetic of asymmetry.

Shakudo is an ancient Japanese art form which developed from the Samurai tradition of sword making.

Damascened Japanese jewelry is jewelry that is created from multiple metals, often one that includes the alloy known as, Shakudō.

Shakudo is an ancient Japanese art form which developed from the Samurai tradition of sword making.

An ancient Japanese art form, Shakudo developed from the Samurai tradition of sword making, whereupon the Japanese were prohibited from the craft of sword making and were needed to f...

Mid-Century Estate Shakudo Crane Cufflinks Very handsome and distinctive representing Japanese cranes engaged in their courtship dance.