Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival The band is modelled in

The band is modelled in 9k rose gold

Since ancient times the phallus has been a symbol of fertility and good fortune

with deeply chased scrolled shoulders and elaborate claw mounts

The Aesthetic Movement in England was directly inspired by the London International Exhibition of 1862

Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival The band is modelled inDATE: Victorian, c. 1860 A cool antique Shakud locket dating from the mid Victorian era. Two different scenes are depicted on the front and back, featuring pheasant like birds (presumably one is the male, the other the female) by bamboo on a river bank. The middle panel is made from an alloy of copper and gold, treated to have a striking black finish and adorned with two tone gold accents. Made in Japan in the 1860s, it's a delightful thing, with gold