ANTIQUE SHAKUDO GOLD BROOCH oval form with a finely decorated scene of a kingfisher amongst foliage in gold and silver, 18ct frame, boxed, 44 x 28 mm
In the 19th century, Western fascination with Japanese art sparked a revival of shakudō jewelry, prized for its lustrous black patina and subtle coppery highlights. Artisans and collectors admired its refined contrast and tactile depth, inspiring designers to adapt traditional mokume and inlay techniques into rings, brooches, and bracelets. Shakudō’s fusion of metalworking mastery and aesthetic restraint resonated with Aesthetic Movement and Japonisme trends, reintroducing this ancient alloy as a symbol of elegant modernity.
ANTIQUE SHAKUDO GOLD BROOCH oval form with a finely decorated scene of a kingfisher amongst foliage in gold and silver, 18ct frame, boxed, 44 x 28 mm
In the 19th century, Western fascination with Japanese art sparked a revival of shakudō jewelry, prized for its lustrous black patina and subtle coppery highlights. Artisans and collectors admired its refined contrast and tactile depth, inspiring designers to adapt traditional mokume and inlay techniques into rings, brooches, and bracelets. Shakudō’s fusion of metalworking mastery and aesthetic restraint resonated with Aesthetic Movement and Japonisme trends, reintroducing this ancient alloy as a symbol of elegant modernity.
