Antique Japanese enamel buttons made using the technique known as gin bari. A bird in flight, which looks like a crane with a touch of red to its head, is placed over a background of turquoise textured foil, fading to silver. The whole is covered in a layer of clear enamel. Each bird is slightly different. The rim looks like silver (unmarked). Brass back and loop shank. Slight discolouration to some of the turquoise near the edge, which occurs during manufacture. Otherwise, generally in good vintage condition. A lovely collectable - birds are even less common than the gin bari flowers. Price is per button.

Size 13/16” (2.1 cm)