ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Shakudo

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Shakudo is a noun meaning A billon of gold and copper that can be treated to form a dark indigo patina resembling lacquer.

Meaning

A billon of gold and copper that can be treated to form a dark indigo patina resembling lacquer.

Example Sentences

The recipe for shakudo is unknown; each Japanese metalsmith had his own secret recipe.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shibuichi, rokusho, venturine, kintsukuroi, kuromido, kintsugi.

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