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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
Not on View
DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold. Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver and gold.
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