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1920s Damascene Japanese Gold Inlay Necklace
A lovely vintage c1920’s Japanese Shakudo Damascene n a brass color metal. The panels of each piece are inlaid with gold which form the designs featuring floral and village scenes. The panel on the concealed v-spring clasp of the Necklace is marked K24 which would refer to the gold inlay on the panels, some of the inlay is in 24k gold. Condition: Excellent.
The Necklace measures 25.5cm in length with the pendant drop measuring 5cms in length.
Damascene is a process whereby non precious metals are decorated with 18-24K gold in decorative patterns. The procedure is for artisans to cover the surface of an object with fine grooves, using sharp cutting tools. Figures are then drawn on the scored surfaces. Then gold wires are pressed into these grooves with a steel punch and hammer. Figures are then drawn on the scored surfaces. The whole item is then blued to produce a black background by a total oxidation of the surfaces which are not damasked. A delicate and light process of chipping gives a lovely sheen to the object. Finally, the piece is mounted to give the final object.
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