Fuchi: Storks Flying Over the Sea
Fuchi: Storks Flying Over the Sea
Place of OriginJapan
DateEdo Period (1615-1868), 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Mediumgold, silver, and shakudo on shibuichi
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.902F
Not on View
DescriptionShakudo 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)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Tsuchiya school
mid-19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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