{"product_id":"shakudo-menuki-warrior-brooch","title":"Shakudo Menuki Warrior Brooch","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis brooch was handmade circa 19th Century in 925 Sterling silver and 18 karat yellow gold in the Shakudo style of oxidized silver work. The brooch depicts a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMenuki sword-wielding Samurai, accompanied by two dragons or 'foo dogs'\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and gorgeous imagery imbued with history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShakudo pieces originated in the Samurai period in Japan and were created by esteemed silversmith artisans who made ornaments to adorn swords and armor. \u003c\/span\u003eWhen the Samurai period ended in the late 19th century, these artisans moved to converting the pieces to wearable art, resulting in this rare brooch where the attention to detail that the Japanese artists and craftsmen are famous for is in full display. Antique lovers all around will surely cherish this stunning piece of history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e19th Century\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJapan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasurements: 2 2\/4\" long by 2\" wide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInventory # P02176\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45442422046898,"sku":"P02176","price":585.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0228\/9131\/files\/DSC_6382_29fbe10a-9634-4f85-87e2-0ca1b8edfda3.jpg?v=1773790857","url":"https:\/\/pippinvintage.com\/products\/shakudo-menuki-warrior-brooch","provider":"Pippin Vintage Jewelry","version":"1.0","type":"link"}