Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular object, Knife Handle (Kozuka), with a dark-colored background and a design etched into its surface. The object is centered in the frame, oriented horizontally. The object is dark gray or black with a smooth surface, featuring an etched design that includes: - A landscape scene - People - Trees with orange leaves - A bridge The etched design includes various materials inlaid into the surface, including: - Yellow - Orange - White - Darker gray or black The background of the image is a gradient that transitions from: - Black at the top - Dark gray in the middle - Lighter gray at the bottom The overall appearance suggests that the object is an antique or traditional Japanese knife handle, possibly made of metal.