Anonymous

Edo / Meiji period, 18th/19th century

1868-1912

Hanagusari charms

Very fine mixed metal Hanagusari charms in copper alloys, silver, gold, shibuichi, and shakudo. They consist of a spinning top, pine cone, small box with birds, clam, drum, weave gourd, eggplant, den-den daiko drum, gourd, Fukura Suzume bird, pouch, sake bottle, and acorn. All have articulated loopholes.

Many have been made in highly fine detail with wire inlay as thin as a hair. Others have screw fittings that open the bead with compartments or display fine inlay work such as the spinning top. Many alloys and metals have been used such as silver, gold, shibuichi and shakudo for the body finish and inlay work.

Unsigned

Average size 15mm x 15mm