Damascene Fan Brooch - Vintage Japan Tourist Jewelry
Up for sale is a vintage Japanese damascene fan brooch. The brooch was made using the art of Damascene which involves inlaying metal foil into an oxidized steel or blackened iron background to create these designs. The metals used were gold and silver foil.
This pin is roughly 75 years old -
Japanese Damascene was popular in the mid-20th century, from the 1950s and 1960s.
The brooch features a traditional Japanese scene, Mount Fuji, a pagoda or village, and birds in the sky.
The base metal is blackened carbon steel, with gold and silver foil and threads used for the intricate inlay work.
Thank you -
🛠 Materials & Details
Era: 1940s
Material(s): Metal
Gemstone(s): none
Closure Type: C-claps
Markings/Hallmarks: Illegible, it is signed
🕰 Condition Notes
This piece is in [fair vintage condition] Minor signs of wear include [surface scratches, patina, age-related marks]
🎁 Packaging
Your order will arrive very carefully packed. We take great care to make sure your purchase arrives in the exact condition that it leaves us. We use cardboard, bubble wrap, shrink-wrap, and bubble envelopes to do our best to ensure a safe arrival.
