Damascene Fan Brooch - Vintage Japan Tourist Jewelry
Up for sale is a vintage Japanese damascene fan brooch. This pin is old enough to have a c-clasp closure, a true vintage piece.
The brooch was made using the art of Damascene, which involves inlaying metals into an oxidized steel or blackened iron background to create these designs. The metals used were often 24K gold and silver foil.
This pin is roughly 75 years old -
Japanese and was popular in the mid-20th century, from the 1950s and 1960s. Many pieces from this era were made by companies like Amita and were brought back to the United State by soldiers and other military personnel
.The brooch features a traditional Japanese scene, Mount Fuji, a pagoda or village, and birds in the sky.
The base metal is blackened, with 24-karat gold and silver threads used for the intricate inlay work.
🛠 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.
