Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black, rectangular object with a decorative design in the center. The object is long and narrow, with a flat, textured surface that is black in color. The design in the center features a gold-colored metalwork with a wavy pattern, resembling leaves or waves. The metalwork is adorned with numerous small, clear stones or rhinestones, arranged in a floral pattern. The stones are clustered together in groups, with some groups larger than others. The background of the image is plain white, providing a neutral backdrop for the object. The object appears to be a Kozuka, a type of handle or guard for a Japanese knife, by the title "Knife Handle".