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Kozuka: (front) Hotei; (back) incised inscription

Artist Goto-Koten (Japanese)
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm)
Mediumshakudo and gold on shakudo ground
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.849
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DescriptionShakudo is an alloy of gold and copper. Shakudo fish roe pattern ground.

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