Mokume gane in silver and shibuishi

Sample of Mokumegane in fine silver and shibuishi (Japanese metal comprising 67% copper, 33% silver, plus gilding metal; spotted effect). This was heated at 600°C to give a natural finish. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Details

Category:
Materials Science Gallery
Object Number:
1997-183 Pt1
Materials:
silver (metal), copper (metal), gilding metal, diffusion bonding and mokume gane
type:
sample and mokume gane
credit:
Ferguson, Ian