Kozuka: (front) Two-Colored Cat and Two Butterflies; (back) signature and seal (kakihan)
Kozuka: (front) Two-Colored Cat and Two Butterflies; (back) signature and seal (kakihan)
Artist
Haruyuki (Hirata)
(Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi and enamel
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.981
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Kushu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Ushikawa Katsuiye Haruyuki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Ichijosai Hirotoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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Hamano Chokuzui
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Hamano Naohide
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Sadakatsu
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Hamano Teruchiki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Yeito (Goto)
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