Orientalism - Shakudo Mixed Metal Fan Pendant memorial Every flick of the finger

Every flick of the finger does it

It has a lustrous cat's eye illuminating the stone north and south

and glowing it is not to be outdone

so identifiable in many pieces of the period

Orientalism - Shakudo Mixed Metal Fan Pendant memorial Every flick of the fingerThe end of the great Samurai era took with it not only the military nobility themselves but the revered artisans who crafted all weapons, armor, and other necessary accouterments of those magnificent warriors. Shakudo, invented by the Japanese, is a metal alloy of copper that contains 3% to 5% of gold. It has a very dark blue color approaching black and traditionally was often used for sword fittings and handles. In this case, a decorative piece takes