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Kogai: Boat and Flying Geese

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions7 1/4 in. (18.4 cm)
Mediumgold, silver, and shakudo on a shibuichi ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.902E
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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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