chestnut tiger butterfly enamel necklace

This necklace features the wings of the chestnut tiger butterfly. The chestnut tiger butterfly is a migratory butterfly that travels, sometimes crossing oceans and flying over 2,000 kilometers. This work was created with the strength of the chestnut tiger butterfly in mind as it flaps its thin, flexible wings powerfully toward its destination. The ground color of the upper wings is silver oxicized to black, and the pale blue and white patterns are made of matte Plique-a-jour enamel to express the characteristic translucent patterns of the chestnut tiger butterfly. The oxicized black finished silver and matte enamel give a calm impression to this unique pendant. About Plique-a-jour enamels. Plique-a-jour enamel is fired on the inside of the openwork frame. It requires a very high level of skill because the enamel can peel or crack due to the expansion of the glaze during firing or due to temperature differences after the kiln is removed from the kiln. Because the enamel is held in place by only a small amount of base metal at the edges, beautiful effects are created when light is allowed to penetrate, as in the case of stained glass. This technique, in which the glaze is repeatedly baked to fill in the space, is created by a highly sophisticated watermarking technique that draws patterns with delicate lines, and a very labor-intensive process of repeatedly firing and polishing the glaze to produce the desired color. The base metal is made thin in order to express the lightness of feathers, and fine cracks may appear in the Plique-a-jour enamel part. Please note that these cracks cannot be removed 100% due to the process, so please be aware of this before purchasing. Please be aware that these small cracks are not a problem in practical use. Product Overview Material: Silver (body and metal fittings), enamel (cloisonne), stainless steel (oval jamp rings for leather strap) Size: 3.0 cm (length) X 1.3 cm (width) Brand mark and SILVER material stamped on the back. About the necklace A 45cm long cowhide leather necklace is attached to the piece. It can be changed to a 925 silver cable chain (45cm with a length-adjustable slide part) for +1000 yen. Please choose your favorite option. About the case A wooden round case is included. (External dimensions of the case: diameter approx. 4.2 cm x height approx. 3.8 cm) Inside the case is a natural cushioning material made of thinly shaved wood called mokumen to protect the product. The case will be shipped tied with thread and sealed with Atelier Musubiba's logo wax.