Kozuka: (front) Old Man and Pupil; Head of a Dragon; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Kozuka: (front) Old Man and Pupil; Head of a Dragon; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold and silver inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.877
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi 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)
Nara Shigemitsu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Haruakira (Hogen)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kushu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Akagiken Gengaku
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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