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Fuchi: Four Sages and Boy in Bamboo Grove

Artist Nagamitsu (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold, silver, and copper inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.903F
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Kashira: Sages in a Bamboo Grove
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kashira: Seated Sage with a Gold Cap
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Sage with Fan; (back) signature
Masayoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  (front) Rabbit near Stream; (back) Autumn Grasses and Flowers
Mitsuoki of the Otsuki School
about 1800, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sword Guard (Tsuba):  Fisherman Watching Two Men in Fairy Tale; (back) Waves
Gyokuryuken, also called Katsuhiro
about 1825-1850, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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