Japanese Tsuba Heron earrings

        Our earring design was inspired by a delicate open work sword-guard hilt, with the heron spread wings image.

       Japanese Samurai had elaborate hand guards on their swords.   Japan, late 17th century.

       24 Karat gold-plate over pewter.   Gold-filled ear-wires.
  Measures approximately 1.1" x 1.25".


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