Antique Japanese Satsuma hand painted ceramic pendant necklace with Amethyst and blue Chalcedony beads. nlor851 Silver Capped Bead with a slightly graduated pattern

with a slightly graduated pattern

From a collector's estate

rapid technical growth saw the introduction of glass blowing and the dominance of "colorless" or "aqua" glass which as you can imagine

Ancient Bactria (northwestern portion of ancient Afghanistan and Tajikistan) was an important trading center between 600BC and 600AD being on the Silk Road in between Europe and China

The carving depicts a bouquet of flowers in a woven basket

Antique Japanese Satsuma hand painted ceramic pendant necklace with Amethyst and blue Chalcedony beads. nlor851 Silver Capped Bead with a slightly graduated patternThis antique Japanese ceramic Satsuma Cherry Blossom shaped pendant is set in sterling silver. It features vintage smooth round and carved Amethyst beads, enhanced by blue Chalcedony beads. The ceramic pendant is framed in gold and set in a sterling silver goldwash vermeil setting, showcasing on the back the "Satsuma chop" that verifies its authenticity. The hand painted enamel exhibits exquisite detail, with hanging Wisteria blossoms in blue and