DATE: Victorian, c.1900 

This fantastic Japanese made antique brooch is modelled as a little dogs face. Crafted in bronze, the dogs face has been carefully modelled and engraved, with tiny fur strokes, ears and nose. With striking eyes, they're made from glass, so small I can even imagine the carful hand that made them. With brooch fittings to the back, it remains in great condition and dates to circa 1900. 

In japan, using bronze in jewellery was quite popular. Its resistant to corrosion and wear, and was originally used thousands of years ago for the adornment of their revered swords an for the manufacture of armour. 

STONES 

Glass 

MEASUREMENTS 

2.3 x 2.4cm

WEIGHT 

4.98g

MARKS 

No marks present 

CONDITION 

Very good