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Kozuka: Cock, Chickens and War Drum

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumcopper, gold, and shakudo on a shakudo ground with shibuichi on back and edges
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.900D
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DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold. Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold. Fish roe pattern shakudo ground on front.

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