Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Cleveland Museum of Art

The image depicts a "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist. The handle is long and rectangular, slightly tapered. The handle is made of dark metal with a bronze or brass appearance. The handle features intricate designs carved into it, including swirling patterns resembling waves or clouds. There are also two gold-colored birds or other creatures with wings and beaks on the handle. The background is a gradient that transitions from black at the top to gray at the bottom.