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Knife Handle (IKozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, cylindrical object with a textured surface. A relief sculpture on the right half depicts a man wearing a head covering and armor. The man holds a weapon in his right hand. The relief includes silver and gold-colored metal inlays. A circular emblem on the man's head covering features two concentric circles. The background is off-white. The object is labeled as "Knife Handle (IKozuka)" by an artist whose name is not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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