19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant snake rings what we value

what we value

London 1997

and features intricate filigree ropework details along the shank and unusual (but quite lovely) hand-engraved detailing to the bit

as well as having had a resurgence among Renaissance alchemists who's ultimate goal of immortality meant breaking the never-ending cycle of the Ouroboros

19th Century Shakudō Monkey/Dog Pendant snake rings what we valueDATE: 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