Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a Knife Handle (Kozuka) by an unknown artist. The handle is a rectangular, dark brown object with a slightly rough edge at the top. It features a relief carving of two men; one holds a long spear with a pointed tip. The men are carved in a combination of dark brown and gold. The man on the left wears a dark outfit with gold trim and a head covering, and has a mustache. The man on the right wears a similar dark outfit with gold trim and a helmet-like hat with a horn. The background of the image transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.