Fuchi: Hen and Two Chicks
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Fuchi: Hen and Two Chicks
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi, gold, and silver on a shakudo ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.900E
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DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Rish roe pattern shakudo ground.
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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