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Kozuka: (front) Two Figures; (back) signature and seal (kakihan) on a textured surface

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Kozuka: (front) Two Figures; (back) signature and seal (kakihan) on a textured surface

Artist Kushu (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with copper, silver, gold, and shakudo inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.969
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DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold and shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Kozuka: (front and back) Mouse Wedding; (side) signature and seal (kakihan)
Ichijosai Hirotoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) inscription on textured surface
Issando Joi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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