This is a Japanese Damascene 10 panel bracelet.

This is a Japanese Damascene 10 panel bracelet. this bracelet is well made and the hinges are tight and it stands up on its own. The gold and silver inlay is extra fine with superior craftsmanship. It is made in the classic Kyoto style, with butterfly, pagoda, bamboo, bird, flower, and Mt. Fuji motifs.

It measures 20cm long

width 3.5cm

It is marked K24

indicating the use of pure gold in the damascene inlay. There is safety chain and the clasp works fine.

It is in beautiful vintage condition.

The Damascene Process is done by first chiseling into the soft steel surface of the product using very delicate jewelers hammer and chisel. Tiny strands of pure gold and silver are then inlaid into the design. The piece is then dipped into a nitric acid solution to create the patina. It is brushed with ammonia and dried in an electric heater. This process is repeated every two hours for 48 hours. The surface is then coated with Japanese Lacquer (Urshi) which is then burned off. This process is repeated several times until the jet blackness of the background reaches the exact shade desired. It is then ‘fixed’ by boiling in Japanese Green Tea which prevents further rusting. In the last step the previous metal surface is polished with a special charcoal which brings out the brilliant natural gold and silver of the design