VTG Damascene Japanese Gold-Filled Leaf Inlay 6 Panel Scene Bracelet

• Stunning Vintage Damascene Japanese Gold Tone Wide 6-Panel Scene Link Bracelet • Hallmarked with an “A” on one of the Links, could be for “Amita”? • Unique RARE FIND Japanese Damascene Antique Bracelet • Stunning damascene work in a multitude of images on bold and well sized panels. Scenes feature flowers, birds, mountains and temples. On reverse, the shiny gold-filled backings have large carvings of various objects • Could be Kyoto Inlay which is one of Japan's oldest traditional crafts and has a history of over 1000 years. In this long history of inlay art in Japan, Kyoto’s distinct style stands out from the rest, in that metals like pure gold and silver are inlayed into boxes, creating delicate works of art with beautiful shining gold and silver detail on jet-black surfaces. From the Muromachi period until the Edo Period, these Kyoto damascene were popularly used as ornaments on Japanese swords and armour. More recently, other delicate works such as vases and jewelry became renowned • Excellent Vintage Condition! Fabulous Collectors Piece! • It is 1.5 inch wide and has the matte black enamel finish with the 24k gold and silver painted scenes • There is a safety chain that has been removed and a hidden push through clasp • Approx. Measurements: 1.25” Wide by 7” Length; Each Link – 1” x 1.25”