Kozuka: (front) Waves and New Moon; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Kozuka: (front) Waves and New Moon; (back) undecorated shibuichi
Place of OriginJapan
Date19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Dimensions3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm)
Mediumgold and silver on a shibuichi ground and shibuichi on edges and back
ClassificationMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Edward Drummond Libbey
Object number
1912.882
Not on View
DescriptionA new crescent-shaped moon is a symbol of new beginnings and is a good omen.
Shibuichi is an alloy of copper, silver and gold.
Fish roe pattern shibuichi ground.
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Mitsuyasu
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Goto Mitsuyuki
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)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
19th century, Edo Period (1600-1868)
Membership
Become a TMA member today
Support TMA
Help support the TMA mission