Shakudō: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry - Hong Kong - Until 13-4-2025 - Until

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L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific, Schools of Jewelry Arts
510A, 5/F, K11 MUSEA 18 Salisbury Road
Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong


Shakudō: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry

Until 13th April 2025

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts located at K11 MUSEA, Hong Kong, is proud to present an upcoming exhibition titled “Shakudō: from Samurai Ornaments to Jewelry” until April 13th 2025. For one of the first exhibition devoted to shakudō, L'ÉCOLE highlights the technique, uses and fascinating history of this black metal traditionally used in Japan for the decorative elements of samurai swords (tsuba, menuki, kozuka, etc). For this occasion, L'ÉCOLE is showcasing more than 30 pieces of jewelry with European mounts adorned with shakudō elements inlaid with gold, silver and copper, depicting Japanese scenes from the Edo period. All the pieces come from a single private collection, shown to the general public for the first time.

Opening hours: Monday to Sunday, 1pm to 7pm

Admission: Free

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