Jewel, Scarf Ring? In Inlaid Metals. Japan Meiji Period.

Tambourine Karyobinga, depicted with butterfly wings. On the reverse an oval ring serves as a ring. It is likely that this is a scarf ring. It is certain that it is not an object that has been modified because it would have been impossible to weld without destroying the patinas. The ring and the base of the character are in shibuichi (alloy of copper silver and gold) the character is in shakudo (alloy of copper and gold) partially hot gilded with mercury tecnic (trousers, hand, top of the wings) the inlays are in gold of 2 shades (collar, wings, diadem, tambourine) and in silver. The face was probably cast separately either in silver or in shibuichi and inlaid because it is more grayish than the rest of the body. Excellent goldsmith work which will remain anonymous because there is no signature. Good condition, worn gilding. No restorations. Width: 28mm.