modern marcel : vintage Japanese omamori pendant necklace
A layered bronze-toned chain suspends a vintage Japanese lacquered 'omamori' holder with a delicate floral motif. The pendant opens to reveal a folded prayer and a miniature Buddhist figure, preserving the object much as it would originally have been carried.
materials : copper toned metal rope chain, with a vintage metal Japanese Buddhist amulet & scripture in a vintage Japanese 'inro' trinket box
chain length : 74cm
total length : 89cm
pendant : 3.3cm x 3.5cm
weight : 30g
Modern Marcel
Modern Marcel’s work is inspired by the beauty of the bygone and the promise of the future. By deconstructing vintage elements and incorporating contemporary design philosophies, jewellery by Modern Marcel bridges the space between past and present, creating original pieces with a chance to tell a new story.
made in Hobart