Author(s)
Peter D.
First published
24 June 2021
Last updated
24 June 2021
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.
A shakudō by-knife handle called kozuka.
Listed at Mandarin Mansion in 2021.
