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Antique Victorian Shakudo Cufflinks
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From the late nineteenth century, this pair of menuki are mixed metal with silver and gold gilding. Each depicts a male figure dressed in traditional clothing complete with hat. One of the pair shows a barefooted man upon the side of a koi fish. The other has a male figure holding a glass in one hand as he tips a cask of rice wine.
Highly detailed and finely made, the decorative plaques have been affixed at the reverse with 14k yellow gold cufflink fittings with toggles.
Shakudo was a revered art form used to decorate the handles of Samurai swords. When the Samurai were outlawed, the artists converted their art to jewelry. Excellent Condition. Japanese Origin
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- Of the Period
- Date of Manufacturec.1870
- Period1870-1879
- MetalShakudo
- ConditionExcellent
- WearWear consistent with age and use.
- DimensionsW .88 in. x D 1.32 in.W 22.36 mm x D 33.53 mm
- Length1.32 in. (33.53 mm)
- Seller LocationHastings on Hudson, NY
- Seller Reference NumberLSSCL
- Reference NumberLU325251601
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