Sample of Mokumegane in shibuishi and shakudo

PART OF:
30 examples of Mokume gane
Made:
1990-1996 in London

Sample of Mokumegane in shibuishi and shakudo which was heated at 600°C and suspended in ammonia vapour. Made by Dr Ian Ferguson at the Royal College of Art, 1990-1996.

Details

Category:
Materials Science Gallery
Object Number:
1997-183 Pt11
Materials:
copper, silver, gilding metal and gold
type:
sample and mokume gane
credit:
Ferguson, Ian

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