This is a very unusual bracelet made out of shakudo menuki pieces, each custom fit with a sterling silver backing and assembled with small pieces of chain.
Shakudo is a Japanese technique of mixing gold and bronze , inlaid with silver, and menuki were small ornamental pieces crafted for swords to assist with the swordsman’s grip. When the samurai class was abolished in the late 19th century, craftsmen who had made swords and fittings sometimes turned to purely ornamental work. And menuki (as well as other sword parts) were removed from the sword as pure ornament as well.
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I am interested whether the July 7, 2009 Jewel of the day: Japanese shakudo menuki bracelet is still available.
I still do have this bracelet but it isn’t for sale.
What would one be worth? emerson1248@hotmail.com…
I think it would depend on the individual bracelet and individual menuki. I have heard anything from $500-600 to several thousand, depending on the designs, workmanship, and metals used. Sorry I can’t be more specific. If you have one, you might want to show it to an expert on Asian antiques/jewellery for a more in-depth assessment.
Thank you for the fast reply. Yes I do have one thats very old I am told. It has alot of gold and silver and neat looking menuki’s. Later…