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Kozuka: (front) Tiger; (back) textured shibuichi

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumengraved shibuichi with inlays of gold and shibuichi
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.858
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DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.

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