DATE: Victorian, c.1860

A cool antique Shakudō locket dating from the mid Victorian era. Two different scenes are depicted on the front and back, featuring pheasant-like birds (presumably one is the male, the other the female) by bamboo on a river bank. The middle panel is made from an alloy of copper and gold, treated to have a striking black finish and adorned with two-tone gold accents. Made in Japan in the 1860s, it's a delightful thing, with gold filled border adorned with hand-chased foliate detailing.

MEASUREMENTS 

3.4 x 2.2cm

WEIGHT 

15.1g

MARKS 

No marks present

CONDITION 

Good, some light wear commensurate with age