Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx The sides angle downwards and

The sides angle downwards and the corners are clipped

The realistic buckle motif is complete with engraved notches and a strap tucked under a belt loop

including engine turned detail in the center and a scrolled motif that graces the outside border

Condition: The overall condition of the pendant is excellent

Two 18kt yellow gold balls hang from the flower and dangle in the open space where the steel curves inwards

Victorian Japanese Sterling Figural Shakudo Cufflinks Onyx The sides angle downwards andShakudo is the use of mixed metal alloys, and was originally used in Japanese armor and swords. Artisans would sometimes remove the Shakudo plaques from the armor and incorporate them into jewelry or art. It has become very collectible and quite unusual. These unusual cufflinks from the Victorian era (ca1880) era a wonderful example of the Shakudo art! Both cufflinks have unique figural motifs that are independent, yet complimentary to each other.