19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant mizpah with Austrian marks

with Austrian marks

having acquired a gorgeous gold patina

Strap to fit: 6 inches to 6 1/4 inches

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A cool and unusual antique love token pendant dating from the late 19th Century

19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant mizpah with Austrian marksDATE: Victorian, c. 1890 Very weird Japanese Shakud pendant formed as a monkey dog creature. It's holding a rope in its mouth, with clover motifs along its back and gold eyes and nose. Shakud is an alloy of gold and copper that, when treated, takes on a black (or sometimes indigo) patina. It's one of the irogane colour metals traditionally used in sword making, door locks, drawer handles, and, in modern times, jewellery. The colour metals are all