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This is a very rare pair of Antique Shakudo Earrings from Japan depicting a Foo Dog or Dragon battling a Dragon. The extraordinary imagery is full of history, drama and mystique. T...

This is a very rare ring depicting a snake traveling through the grass in the historic Japanese art form of Shakudo, in 14 Karat Gold. The Shakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed artists who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. When the Samurai period ended, these artists moved to making wearable art during the period of the 1870s - 1900. Here we have a very rare Shakudo piece of a snake traveling through grass. Notice the grace of the proportion of the images and the Japanese esthetic of asymmetry. The mixed metals Shakudo plaque is set in 14 Karat Gold. In the Victorian era the snake was the symbol of eternal love. It has come to symbolize sexuality, rebirth and wisdom. Snake jewelry is highly desirable and collected today. Provenance: From the collection of the legendary Edith Weber Jewelry from Edith Weber was worn on the red carpets of the Academy Awards and graced many major national magazines. Her store at The Carlyle was described as a historical jewel box with esoteric jewelry...

This is a very rare Japanese Shakudo Pendant Necklace in the form of a Bunny Rabbit. The pendant is a stunning example of the Shakudo art form with the grace and proportion of the i...

This is an extraordinary antique Old Mine Cut Diamond Enamel Flower Brooch in its Tiffany & Co. fitted box. The magnificent fully three dimensional f...

This is an absolutely stunning antique Victorian Picture Agate Brooch Pin set in a gorgeous Etruscan Revival setting in 10 Karat Gold. The Picture Agate depicts a forest scene and i...

A stunning Pietra Dura Brooch in 14 Karat Gold with inlaid semi-precious stones creating a mosaic image of flowers including a gorgeous central whit...

Fine antique beautifully detailed Japanese Shakudo brooch of a Samurai warrior on a horse being held by a groom. Intricately detailed, the Samurai is de...

Designed as an oval-shaped form decorated with a raised cameo of Japanese scenery Depicting cherry blossom trees, a house, and two men pulling a woman in a cart with an umbrella Engr...

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

Beautiful 18k Gold dragon fly pin/brooch from the mid 20th century. Etched detailing throughout. Total weight is 5.88g. Perfect to clip on your favorite Guc...

Shakudo were from Samurai’s ceremonial swords and sheaths. The last time these unique and works of art were used in the Japanese Samurai culture was in the late 1800’s, when the Samu...

Shakudo were from Samurai’s ceremonial swords and sheaths. The last time these unique and works of art were used in the Japanese Samurai culture was in the late 1800’s, when the Samurais were disbanded. In this Castellani® Apollo brooch...