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Kozuka: (front) Frog as a Fireman in a Festival Drill; (back) inscription with seal

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Kozuka: (front) Frog as a Fireman in a Festival Drill; (back) inscription with seal

Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumshibuichi, gold, and shakudo on brass.
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.842
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DescriptionShibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver, and gold. Shakudo is an alloy of copper and gold.

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