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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with a textured surface, approximately long and thin. Five crab-like designs on top, alternating between gold and black. The gold designs have a round center. The black designs have a textured appearance. The background is light gray. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
late 17th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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