Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Rectangular metal object with dark brown patina, slightly curved. Left end features a relief of a bird with outstretched wings, beak open and holding a snake in its mouth. Snake has yellow details. Right end features a relief scene; a bird standing on rock, surrounded by waves, and sea spray. The waves are depicted with yellow lines and some gold details throughout scene. The entire object is long and thin. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) Artist: Unknown
Artwork details
- Date:
- dated 1829
- Medium:
- Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 337 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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