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Antique Japanese Shakudō Page Turner or letter opener, likely crafted during the Meiji period (late 19th to early 20th century).
Design & Materials: Mixed-Metal Construction: Made using traditional Japanese metalworking techniques with a dark patinated copper-gold alloy (shakudō) background.
High-Relief Handle: Features sculpted, raised bronze, silver, and gold-tone crane (or heron) and floral motifs.
Engraved Blade: The flat paddle section displays finely hand-engraved depictions of flying cranes and subtle foliage.
