13th-15th century A.D. A gold necklace clasp or other jewellery element,posed of a lozengiform body decorated with a filigree border and three raised central cells set with polished garnet, embellished with beaded perimeters; reverse with a medial length of pierced and conjoined hollow spheres. 1.37 grams, 23 mm (1 in.). Acquired 1970-2010. Collection of a late Japanese gentleman.