Antique Japanese Satsuma silver pendant necklace with blue lace agate beads. nlor847

Antique Satsuma hexagonal pendant in sterling silver setting strung with knotted vintage blue lace agate beads and sterling silver fluted beads and finished with a sterling silver filigree box clasp. The Japanese Satsuma ceramic pendant carries the trademark "Satsuma chop", a mark that was used for marking genuine Satsuma ceramic.  It has the characteristic cream color and fine crackle in the glaze. The enamel work is very fine, depicting a woman and child in kimono, walking among purple iris with green leaves. 1.7 inches in diameter. Necklace is 20 inches in circumference. Excellent condition.