"A Year of Ptarmigan"
Choker 6 1/2"
Diameters
Limoges Enamel
Sterling silver
The
idea behind this design is to represent the yearly cycle of the Ptarmigan
bird. Every three images are grouped together to symbolize each of the 4 seasons.
You can notice the change in color of the Ptarmigan's feathers according to
the seasons.
"Award of Encouragement"
The 11th Exhibition of Contemporary Shippo Japan 1997
