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Curved Shakudo Brooch by the Japanese Modernist Hiroshi Imura

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A fine Japanse Modernist Shakudo brooch. With an s-curved tubular form. By the renowned Japanese jewelry designer Hiroshi Imura. Simply a wonderful brooch! Date: 21st Century Overall Condition: It is in overall good, as-pictured, used estate condition with some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age. Maker: Hiroshi Imura Marks: Imura signature to the reverse. Measurements: Length: ca. 127 mm Overall Width: ca. 25 mm Height: ca. 6 mm Items purchased from this dealer must delight you. Purchases may be returned for any reason for a period of 7 days.
  • Creator:
    Hiroshi Imura
  • Metal:
    Shakudo
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.24 in (6 mm)Width: 0.99 in (25 mm)Length: 5 in (127 mm)
  • Style:
    Modernist
  • Place of Origin:
    Unknown
  • Period:
    21st Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    21st Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. There are some very fine & light surface scratches and other signs of expected light wear consistent with age.
  • Seller Location:
    Philadelphia, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DSA INV MC1stDibs: LU849312790982

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