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Kozuka: (front) Lion and a Peony; (back) inscription

Artist Sekijoken Motozane (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumshakudo, shibuichi, gold, and silver on copper
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.887
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DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold. Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver and gold.

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