Victorian rectangular locket featuring a Japanese scene of a heron surrounded by reeds and leaves. The heron symbolises calmness, patience and determination. In the Victorian era as trade relations improved with Japan, imported goods started to influence British jewellery design.
ERA:
Victorian, 1837-1901
MEASUREMENTS:
The locket measures 3.1cm / 1.2" in height, 2.5cm / 0.9" in length and 0.6cm / 0.2" in thickness.
CONDITION:
The locket is in excellent condition and is free of scratches or dents.