SPECIAL SELECTION OF FINE JEWELRY
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 03:00PM EST
Lot 59
Rare Menuki Coral necklace in 18 kt gold & Japanese Shakudo
Estimate: $4,400 - $5,800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
A great piece of art, created around the 1960 to 1970. This colorful necklace is carefully assembled and crafted in 18 karats yellow gold. with multiples natural Sardinian red coral beads (2 mm) strands.
It is in perfect condition and is accompanied by the original presentation jewelry box.
The main central decorative element is a genuine Japanese Menuki, depicting two dressed man's carrying a courtesan lady in a royal bunk.
The menuki is an original part from a sword of the Edo period (1603-1864), created with exceptional a Shakudo (mix of metals) hammered metalwork and is carefully chiseled with copper, bronze. silver and gold.
This necklace has a total weight of 131.8 grams and an average length of 15 to 16 Inches (38 to 40 Cm). The decorative main element has a square measure of 40 mm (1.58 inches).
Stamped, with the European gold assay hallmark, ".750".
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