Kozuka: (front) Man with Sword; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Kozuka: (front) Man with Sword; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
Mediumengraved shibuichi with gold and silver inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.861
Not on View
DescriptionBackground: cobweb and bamboo curtain.
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)
Nara Shigemitsu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Toshiyoshi Jun Min Do
about 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)
early 19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Haruakira (Hogen)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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