Kozuka: (front) Peony and Butterfly; (back) undecorated iron
Kozuka: (front) Peony and Butterfly; (back) undecorated iron
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumgold, shakudo, and silver on an iron ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.852
Not on View
DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper 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)
Motohiro (Shokatei)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sekijoken Motozane
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kuzui (Hamano)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Hamano Naohide
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Masa-akira (son of Miboku)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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