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Kozuka: (front) Tiger; (back) inscription on textured ground

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Kozuka: (front) Tiger; (back) inscription on textured ground

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumcopper and gold and shibuichi on the reverse
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.865
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver and gold.

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