Kozuka: (front) Kosagi with Cup, Gourd, and Axe at Yoro no taki
Kozuka: (front) Kosagi with Cup, Gourd, and Axe at Yoro no taki
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumcopper, gold, silver, shibuichi, and shakudo on a shibuichi ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.893
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Fish roe pattern shakudo.
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Mitsuyasu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Masa-akira (son of Miboku)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Ichijosai Hirotoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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