A yellowish gold alloy of about 80% copper and 20% tin, which has been tempered to increase hardness and durability. Sahari is found frequently in the Shōsō-in in tableware and Buddhist implements, including nested bowls, ewers, dishes, and spoons. It is also called kyōdō (echoing bronze) for its resonance. The Wamyō ruijūshō—Japan’s first character dictionary, dating to the early tenth century—states that the word “sahari” is a phonetic corruption of a Silla Korean word, but there is also evidence of roots in Persian.