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Rare Japanese Shakudo Long Chain and Pendant
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Pre 1900 item# 946300 (stock# 2458)
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Third Floor Antiques
973 620-0119
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This antique Japanese shakudo chain is circa 1880. The Samurai warriors wore beautiful swords and fittings designed with the metal art of Shakudo. The name defines the art of utilizing mixed metals to create an art form. The use of copper with gold, silver and metal alloys was perfected by the metal workers who decorated the Samurai swords. In 1876 the Emperor Meiji declared a law abolishing the wearing of swords. This ended the approximately 1000 year proud , powerful history of the Samurai. Al ...click for details
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