Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival It was made in England

It was made in England in the latter half of the 19th Century

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

A great statement piece that's developed a beautiful antique patina over the years

and features an ornate rococo-revival border around the locket

The band is modelled in 9k rose gold

Victorian Japanese Shakudō Locket etruscan revival It was made in EnglandDATE: 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