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A rare and finely executed Japanese locket pendant combining Shakudo mixed-metal relief with traditional Shibayama surface-applied relief work on a luminous mother-of-pearl ground.
The front lid depicts a detailed rickshaw scene with two mixed-metal figures in traditional Japanese garments, one holding an umbrella, set within a gilt landscape.
The reverse features a crane among flowering vines, with the bird rendered in dark patinated silver and the leaves and stems executed as Shibayama decorative elements applied in raised relief over the shell background.
This raised, applied construction is characteristic of Shibayama work used on Japanese export jewelry of the period.
The oval locket is mounted in gilded brass with decoratively engraved bezel sides.
Chain is not included and is shown for display only.
Locket size: 38 × 30 mm Depth: 9 mm Overall height including the bail: 45 mm Total weight: 16.5 grams
Very good antique condition commensurate with age.
