Antique Japanese Shakudo Mixed Metal Cufflinks Samurai Figural Meiji C.1880

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Antique Japanese Shakudō mixed metal cufflinks
dating to the Meiji period, circa 1890.

The cufflinks feature finely detailed figural scenes
executed in traditional Japanese mixed-metal work.
One cufflink depicts a samurai holding a folding fan,
accompanied by his youthful attendant.
The other portrays a woman carrying a child upon her back,
a charming domestic scene often found in Japanese art
of the period.

The figures are rendered in Shakudō mixed metal relief
utilizing gold and silver to create a striking effect
emphasizing the intricate workmanship of the scenes.

Each cufflink measures
18 mm x 18 mm (11/16" x 11/16").

Total weight is 6.2 grams.

Very good antique condition commensurate with age.

Minor wear, tarnish, and surface marks consistent with age
do not affect the overall beauty, character, or collectability
of the cufflinks.