The background looks like shibuichi to me but the term Shakudo seems to be the most used for this type of work -- Elongated oval is a large approximately 3 3/8 X 1 1/2 inches -- set in a custom made 14K gold wire setting --Condition is superb with virtually no wear and definately no damage - The work is among of the best available -- Hen & Rooster, numerous flowers, leaves with gold dew drops, two spiders in webs and a tiny centipede peeking out from behind the hen -- done in copper, shibui ...click for details
Unusual Meiji Period netsuke ! Hexagonal - about 1 1/2 inches across at the widest points - in the center of the top is a 3/4 inch across round dragon - the dragon is exceptional work in silver and gold -- it is hinged to the hexagon and opens to reveal a round chamber -- perhaps an ashtray - perhaps for medicine -- The back is cloisonne with a beautiful silver toggle -- it attaches to a 3 chain unit with a mon decoration - that probably attached to a pouch at some time -- all in excellent condi ...click for details
