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Kashira: Sages in a Bamboo Grove
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Kashira: Sages in a Bamboo Grove

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Mediumshibuichi with gold, copper, silver, and perhaps shakudo
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.903H
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Image Not Available for Kashira: Warrior with Bow and Arrow
Kashira: Warrior with Bow and Arrow
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Image Not Available for Fuchi: Four Sages and Boy in Bamboo Grove
Fuchi: Four Sages and Boy in Bamboo Grove
Nagamitsu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kashira: Seated Sage with a Gold Cap
Kashira: Seated Sage with a Gold Cap
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Menuki: Lobster against a background of large leaves
Menuki: Lobster against a background of large leaves
Edo Period (1615-1868), 19th century
Kashira: Bridge and Maple Leaves
Kashira: Bridge and Maple Leaves
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kozuka: (front) Eagle and Two Pine Trees; (back) Two Small Birds
Kozuka: (front) Eagle and Two Pine Trees; (back) Two Small Birds
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kozuka: (front) Kosagi with Cup, Gourd, and Axe at Yoro no taki
Kozuka: (front) Kosagi with Cup, Gourd, and Axe at Yoro no taki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kozuka: (front) Man with his Horse; (back) diagonal inlays of shibuichi and shakudo
Kozuka: (front) Man with his Horse; (back) diagonal inlays of shibuichi and shakudo
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kozuka: Flying Stork, Moon and Pine Tree
Kozuka: Flying Stork, Moon and Pine Tree
Motonori
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Fuchi: Swallow and Vine
Fuchi: Swallow and Vine
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Kozuka: (front and back) Mouse Wedding; (side) signature and seal (kakihan)
Kozuka: (front and back) Mouse Wedding; (side) signature and seal (kakihan)
Ichijosai Hirotoshi
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Image Not Available for Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree
Sword Guard (Tsuba): (front) Man with Umbrella and Lantern Watching a Bird; (back) Temple Gate and Pine Tree
Toshiyoshi Jun Min Do
about 1825, Edo Period (1600-1868)

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