Kozuka: (front) Fisherman and Cuttlefish (Perhaps an Octupus or Squid); (back) shibuichi
Kozuka: (front) Fisherman and Cuttlefish (Perhaps an Octupus or Squid); (back) shibuichi
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold inlays
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.990
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Haruakira (Hogen)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Oishi Akichia
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Kushu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Toshiyuki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Gyokuryuken, also called Katsuhiro
about 1825-1850, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Akagiken Gengaku
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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