Herbarium No.
125
Scientific Name
PRUNUS SERRULATA
Common Name
Cherry Blossom, Sakura
Type
Brooch
Place
Vienna
Date
1950s – 60s
Collected by
Paltscho
Material
Rock crystal, nephrite, rubies, cultured pearls, 585/1000 gold 14 ct
Size
46,7 x 33,9 mm
Total Weight
12,8 grams
Condition
Good
Price
Sold
The Viennese jeweller Paltscho became famous far beyond the borders of Austria for their carved lapidary jewellery, in particular, high-quality flower brooches made of rock crystal, rose quartz, amethyst and agate. Link for more information about Paltscho.
Link for a similar brooch.
For the Japanese flowers and their meanings are interwoven in their way of life. Hanakotoba (花言葉) is the Japanese form of the language of flowers. The cherry blossom (桜) Sakura symbolises the brilliance, fragility and transience of life and every April the short but exuberant bloom of the cherry blossom is much celebrated. Link for more info.
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