Dimensions: 0.75" x 1.5"; 19mm x 38mm approx Seigaiha (səi-gai′ha) Japanese. Also pronounced seikaiha. A wave design made of the arches of concentric circles superimposed upon one another so that only the upper portion of each set of circles is visible. It was used in China to depict the sea on ancient maps. The bail is silver-plated brass with a lacquer finish… Read more
Dimensions: 0.75" x 1.5"; 19mm x 38mm approx
Seigaiha (səi-gai′ha)Japanese.
Also pronouncedseikaiha. A wave design made of the arches of concentric circles superimposed upon one another so that only the upper portion of each set of circles is visible. It was used in China to depict the sea on ancient maps.
The bail is silver-plated brass with a lacquer finish to protect it and to minimize tarnishing. Chain is rhodium-coated sterling silver snake, 16" or 18".
NOTE: The dichroic glass used in this design varies from silver to silver-red-pink. Also, there is variation in the pattern used from piece to piece. In other words, may not look like photo!
