Language: Japanese
Source: In common use

Description

Shakudō (赤銅) is a Japanese alloy containing mainly gold and copper (typically 4–10% gold, 96–90% copper). After being worked to its final shape it is artificially patinated to form a dark, "raven black" patina with a silky gloss that resembles urushi lacquer work.

 

Shakudō kozuka

A shakudō by-knife handle called kozuka.
Listed at Mandarin Mansion in 2021.

 

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A beautiful signed Japanese ferrule and pommel plate.

€1200,-

The only set of its type known to me in both private and museum collections.

Price on request

A very rare Chinese saber guard dating from the height of the Qing dynasty.

€1500,-

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€400,-

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€460,-

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