Shakudo

Esquema

Getty AAT: Materials (matter)

Jerarquía

<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.

URI original del concepto

http://vocab.getty.edu/aat/300380025

Otros términos

  • shaku-do [en]