A DIVISION ONE JAPANESE METAL WORKS PICTORIAL BUTTON

1 Medium size 19th century shaped example of a bird. Here is a beautifully detailed and executed example of Meiji period (1868-1912) Japanese metal worlds known as Shakudo. This image depicts a traditional nature scene featuring two birds perched beneath the branch of a tree with distinctive pointed leaves, commonly stylized as a Japanese maple or similar flora. One bird is looking upward, while the second bird rests lower down, turned slightly forward. The composition captures a serene moment often used to symbolize companionship, harmony, or the beauty of changing seasons. 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.

Estimate:$50

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