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Fuchi: Two Dragons

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Mediumgold, silver, shakudo, and shibuichi on a shakudo ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.901E
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DescriptionRish roe pattern shakudo ground. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold. Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.

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