Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pin in Box Something Old He was far away

He was far away

a nod to the Order

she’s taking it with her next summer when she dives the Great Coral Reef and next winter to the Aspen slopes

In Ancient Rome Emperors wore Laurel Wreaths

Antique Victorian Shakudo Brooch Pin in Box Something Old He was far awayShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold, developed in Japan. It is crafted from a mix of metals that are often in colors of copper, silver and dark gray. The West wasnt introduced to Shakudo until the mid 1800s, although Japanese Shakudo pieces have been dated to as far back as the 12th century. Shakudo was an art form which was traditionally used for decorating Japanese swords and Samurai armor as well as other small items like boxes or door catches.