Fuchi: Two Dragons
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
Not on View
DescriptionRish roe pattern shakudo ground.
Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
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)
Mitsuyasu
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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