Shakudo Ojime Bead
$374.95
19th century Japanese Meiji era
Out of stock
Categories: Beads, Japanese Jewelry, Jewelry, Ojime
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Dazzle your beaded jewelry and fashion accessories and shop this shakudo ojime bead for sale. Dated to the 19th century, this mixed metal Shakudo jewelry bead is decorated with cranes on both oval panels of the gilt-decorated framed bead. The technique of shakudo is a Japanese method of using gold and copper, a type of irogane class metal that is treated to develop a black or blue patina that aims to imitate or resemble lacquer.
This unique ojime or Sagaemono bead is further inscribed and signed on both framed edges of the oval bead perfect for creating a bold contrast for your beaded necklaces and beaded bracelets. As this bead is so unique, it could even serve as a richly vibrant pendant. This unique mixed metal jewelry bead is a perfect purchase for anyone that collects ojime, Shakudo, or is looking to buy Crane themed jewelry. This antique bead is also a perfect gift if you are looking for rare of one a kind unique beads. This ojime comes to us from a collection of fine Japanese antiques from a Northeast collection.
This unique ojime or Sagaemono bead is further inscribed and signed on both framed edges of the oval bead perfect for creating a bold contrast for your beaded necklaces and beaded bracelets. As this bead is so unique, it could even serve as a richly vibrant pendant. This unique mixed metal jewelry bead is a perfect purchase for anyone that collects ojime, Shakudo, or is looking to buy Crane themed jewelry. This antique bead is also a perfect gift if you are looking for rare of one a kind unique beads. This ojime comes to us from a collection of fine Japanese antiques from a Northeast collection.
Dimensions
The bead measures 0.60 inches in height and measures and measures 0.40 inches wide.
Condition
The bead displays elements of abrasions and pitting to the inlaid decoration and gilt decorated oval frame.
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