Kashira: Sages in a Bamboo Grove
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
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Ichijosai Hirotoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Toshiyoshi Jun Min Do
about 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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