Fuchi: (front) Hen and Two Chicks; (back) Leaves and Seeds
Fuchi: (front) Hen and Two Chicks; (back) Leaves and Seeds
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions1 7/16 in. (3.7 cm)
Mediumshibuichi, gold, and silver on a shakudo ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.900F
Not on View
DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold.
Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.
Fish roe pattern shakudo ground.
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)
Mitsuyasu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Hamano Naohide
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Masa-akira (son of Miboku)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Toshiyuki
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
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