JAPANESE LONG CHAIN, 19TH CENTURY

The curb link chain set at intervals with twenty-five variously shaped, carved and inlaid Ojime beads in silver, gilt metal, ivory and lacquer, length approximately 1680mm.

Chain unmarked. Beads of different colours and dimensions. Tarnish and spotting to some metal beads, discolouration to ivory beads, one with hairline crack near to beak of bird. One metal Ojime shaped like a section of bamboo, half, with traces of solder to underside. Dog clips a little loose. In good condition.
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These would have been part of a gentleman or Samurai's dress; the Intro, a small case, would be worn to the side attached to the obi or sash of traditional Japanese costume.  Ojime are a type of bead that acts as a sliding fastner, between the Inro and the Netsuke; a carved button-like toggle.  

The Ojime in this piece include several made of ivory, two inlaid with  mother-of-pearl depicting birds and flowering branches; lacquer beads of traditional Japanese landscapes, hunting scenes, horses, Japanese deities and carved beads including a monkey.