Alexim Japanese Shakudo Damascene 8 Panel Bracelet Reveseable 7"

Vintage Japanese Shakudo Damascene 8 Panel Bracelet Reveseable 7" with security chain Shakudo Damascene (known as zougan in Japan) is an ancient and intricate metalworking technique that produces elegant, detailed designs by inlaying precious metals into a darkened background.
Transition to Jewelry: Following the Haitōrei Edict in 1877, which banned carrying swords in public and essentially ended the samurai era, skilled metalworkers were forced to find new ways to use their craft. They transitioned to creating decorative items and jewelry, like brooches and bracelets, for export to Western markets during the late Victorian period.
The process is complex and labor-intensive
Alloy Base: Shakudo is an composed of copper (typically 75–96%) & gold (4–25%). When unpatinated, it resembles bronze.
Inlay Process: Fine threads or sheets of precious metals, usually 18k or 24k gold and silver, are meticulously hammered into undercut grooves in the surface of the base metal