{"product_id":"antique-japanese-shakudo-mixed-metal-earrings-c-1890-004090","title":"Antique Japanese Shakudo Mixed Metal Earrings C.1890 004090","description":"\u003cp\u003eAttention International buyers:\u003cbr\u003ePlease contact us regarding the shipping \u003cbr\u003ebefore committing to the purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRare antique Japanese mixed metal Shakudō earrings\u003cbr\u003edating to the Meiji period, circa 1890.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese finely crafted earrings feature deeply patinated\u003cbr\u003eShakudō plaques mounted within ornate bamboo-form\u003cbr\u003emixed metal frames.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the Meiji reforms abolished the samurai class\u003cbr\u003ein the late 19th century, many former sword fitting artisans\u003cbr\u003eadapted their sophisticated metalworking techniques\u003cbr\u003eto jewelry and decorative arts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings depict children in play beneath palm trees\u003cbr\u003ewithin stylized landscape scenes rendered in traditional\u003cbr\u003eJapanese taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe miniature scenes are executed in Shakudō,\u003cbr\u003esilver, copper, and gold mixed metals,\u003cbr\u003ecreating striking contrast against the dark patinated ground.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings measure approximately\u003cbr\u003e40 mm (1 5\/8\") total length.\u003cbr\u003eThe dangles measure 28 mm high including the bail,\u003cbr\u003eand 20 mm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ear wire hooks are 14K gold tested.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTotal weight is 13.2 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent antique condition commensurate with age.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Emerald Cicada","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54142697767196,"sku":"004090","price":2578.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/5042\/8700\/files\/DSC_0086_076280e6-1d94-49c3-8507-78a8b2e9c494.jpg?v=1779651858","url":"https:\/\/emeraldcicadajewelry.com\/en-lu\/products\/antique-japanese-shakudo-mixed-metal-earrings-c-1890-004090","provider":"Emerald Cicada","version":"1.0","type":"link"}