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The cord was threaded through a bead, or \u003cem\u003eojime\u003c\/em\u003e, then tucked behind the kimono sash and secured with a small ornamental toggle called a \u003cem\u003enetsuke\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bill Skinner Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British-based jewellery designer who captures magnificent animals and natural subjects in exquisite detail. Skinner launched his namesake brand with a collection of remarkably charismatic and distinctive pieces in 2012. Inspired by the natural world, the team work from their studio in Kent and hand-carve every delicate piece to ensure that the utmost detail is obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredit: Ojime in the form of a bat, Japan, late 19th century. Bronze\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bill Skinner Studio Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678028874105,"sku":"ASI-5291","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7566\/5197\/files\/Gold_bat_charm.jpg?v=1756905786"},{"product_id":"ashmolean-bear-charm","title":"Ashmolean Bear Cub Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCuddle-up with this unique antique silver Bear Cub charm. This piece has been inspired by a well-loved Japanese painting on display at the Ashmolean.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of historical artefacts, this bear cub has been replicated in minute and delicate detail. Just simply clip the charm onto our special charm necklace or bracelet, and mix and match with other exquisite pieces from the Ashmolean's collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach charm is sold separately, and you can find a link to the rest of the charms collection by \u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Ashmolean shop charms collection page\" href=\"https:\/\/shop.ashmolean.org\/collections\/ashmolean-charms\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis charm has been inspired by the painting of a black bear cub in the snow by Japanese artist \u003cstrong\u003eMori Shūhō \u003c\/strong\u003e(1728–1813). The small bear with blue eyes looks directly out at us as he sits uneasily on a ledge amid the snowflakes. Shūhō was a member of the Mori school of painters who specialised in lifelike, endearing depictions of animals. The Mori painters specialised in painting realistic, soft-looking fur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis work comes from an album of paintings and calligraphy by various artists, an artistic trend which was popular in early-19th-century Japanese art. These albums were made for all sorts of reasons; to celebrate someone’s venerated old age, to wish a friend farewell, for an exhibition; or to commemorate a meeting or visit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bill Skinner Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British-based jewellery designer who captures magnificent animals and natural subjects in exquisite detail. Skinner launched his namesake brand with a collection of remarkably charismatic and distinctive pieces in 2012. Inspired by the natural world, the team work from their studio in Kent and hand-carve every delicate piece to ensure that the utmost detail is obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredit: Mori Shūhō (1738–1813), Black bear cub in snow. Ink and colour on silk\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bill Skinner Studio Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678053843321,"sku":"ASI-5292","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7566\/5197\/files\/Silver_bear_cub_charm.jpg?v=1756905747"},{"product_id":"ashmolean-cypriot-bull-charm","title":"Ashmolean Cypriot Bull Charm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmpower yourself with this antique gold charm of a bull, based on a Cypriot zoomorphic rhyton (libation vessel). In Cypriot art and culture, the bull symbolises fertility and strength, as well as playing an important role in Cypriot religion associated with both male and female fertility.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor lovers of historical artefacts, the Cypriot bull has been replicated in minute and delicate detail. Just simply clip the charm onto our special charm necklace or bracelet, and mix and match with other exquisite pieces from the Ashmolean's collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach charm is sold separately, and you can find a link to the rest of the charms collection by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shop.ashmolean.org\/collections\/ashmolean-charms\" title=\"Ashmolean shop charm collection page\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eclicking here\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original bull rhyton or vessel has a filling hole at the back of the bull's head, a tiny pouring hole at the snout and a handle of top, making it the perfect oil or vinegar vessel. It is an example of Base Ring Ware, developed as one type of Cypriot pottery ware in the Late Bronze Age (c. 1650-1050 BCE). It is very fine, thin-walled and hard wired, and almost has a metal-clang to it when you tap it. This bull and all other zoomorphic vessels and figurines show that general pottery decoration techniques were used during this period, and that the white stripes on this piece are not necessarily indicating fur patterns of the bull.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bill Skinner Studio\u003c\/strong\u003e is a British-based jewellery designer who captures magnificent animals and natural subjects in exquisite detail. Skinner launched his namesake brand with a collection of remarkably charismatic and distinctive pieces in 2012. Inspired by the natural world, the team work from their studio in Kent and hand-carve every delicate piece to ensure that the utmost detail is obtained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCredit: Base Ring II bull figurine, Cyprus, (c.1550–c.1200 BC). Ceramic.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Bill Skinner Studio Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678092050809,"sku":"ASI-5295","price":25.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/7566\/5197\/files\/Gold_Greek_bull_charm.jpg?v=1756905648"}],"url":"https:\/\/shop.ashmolean.org\/collections\/animals-in-art.oembed","provider":"Ashmolean Museum","version":"1.0","type":"link"}