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🪙 A metal alloy 🌫️ A grey color
shibuichi

shibuichi

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A metal made by mixing copper and silver used for decorative objects
  • noun
  • /ʃɪˈbuːɪtʃi/
  • Specialized
: shibuichi
  • The artisan chose shibuichi for its elegant appearance in the custom brooch.

Examples

  • Collectors admire the soft gray tones of shibuichi in traditional Japanese ornaments.

  • The sword's handle was decorated with shibuichi to create a unique, subtle color.

  • The artist used shibuichi for the intricate details of the sculpture.

  • Have you ever seen a piece made of shibuichi?

  • The artisan crafted a beautiful necklace using shibuichi, blending copper and silver for a unique look.

  • In the museum, we admired the intricate designs made from shibuichi, showcasing traditional Japanese metalwork techniques.

  • She explained how shibuichi is used in decorative arts, emphasizing its historical significance in Japan.

Surface Forms

shibuichi singular
shibuichis plural

Etymology

Shibuichi comes from Japanese parts shibu 'subdued' and ichi 'one', and it is often written with characters meaning 'one quarter' because the alloy commonly has one part silver to three parts copper. That's why shibuichi names a copper-and-silver alloy used for its soft, grey look in decoration.