mokume-gane

GPTKB entity

Statements (24)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf metalworking technique
gptkbp:category Japanese metalworking
artisan techniques
gptkbp:commonMetals gptkb:gold
gptkb:shibuichi
copper
silver
shakudo
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label mokume-gane
gptkbp:inventedBy 17th century
Denbei Shoami
gptkbp:involves forging
lamination of metals
patterning
gptkbp:nameMeaning wood grain metal
gptkbp:originatedIn gptkb:Japan
gptkbp:produces wood-grain effect
gptkbp:relatedTo pattern welding
damascus steel
gptkbp:usedFor gptkb:art
gptkb:jewelry
sword fittings
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Japanese_metalwork
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7