Shakudo
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<materials by composition> > inorganic material > metal > <metal by composition or origin> > nonferrous metal > <copper and copper alloy> > copper alloy
Descripción
Traditional Japanese alloy of copper and gold. It is often subjected to a chemical process that produces a blue-black patina. Shakudo has historically been used for ornamental fittings as on katana.
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Otros términos
- shaku-do [en]