A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE METAL WORKS PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Medium size 19th century shaped example of a Samurai Traveler. This cool and finely detailed Japanese Metal Works known as Shakudo is depicting a Samurai Traveler likely traveling in weather. He is wearing a large straw hat made of inlaid gold (known as a Kasa) and carrying two swords (known as a daisho, the traditional pair of long and short swords) tightly tucked into his sash. Notice the gold swallows flying around and the other beautiful gold elements. A fine example in a 8 sided shape. Dimensions: SM=Less than 3/4", Medium=3/4" to 1 1/4". Large=1 1/4" and above, extra large=1 3/4" and above Date or Era: DIVISION 1=PRE 1918 AND DIVISION 3 IS AFTER 1918 Condition Request Condition Report PLEASE NOTE: These buttons for the most part are antique and may have age related wear. We make every effort to point out any significant condition related concerns, but again they are antique and not new. We also cannot be responsible for replaced shanks or issues related to the backs of any buttons on multiple button cards as we do not remove these buttons to re-card them. Please contact us if you would like any further condition reports on any lot.

Utropspris:SEK 499.19

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