Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) inscription on textured surface
Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) inscription on textured surface
Artist
Issando Joi
(Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumincised shibuichi with gold and silver inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.871
Not on View
DescriptionSeated under a pine tree with fan and a long-tailed tortoise.
Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, gold, and silver.
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