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Kozuka: (front) Goose and Rushes; (back) inscription

Kozuka: (front) Goose and Rushes; (back) inscription

Artist Joochiku (Japanese)
Designer Eisen
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumsilver with shibuichi and shakudo inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.977
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold and shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
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