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Kashira: Sages in a Bamboo Grove

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold, copper, silver, and perhaps shakudo
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.903H
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DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.

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