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Kozuka: (front) Chrysanthemums and Cases; (back) inscription

Artist Motohiro (Shokatei) (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumgold, silver, and shakudo on a shakudo ground with shakudo and gold on the reverse
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.959
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DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.

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