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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Katsutora

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges; dark brown color with lighter brown and silver tones; raised silver designs on top, including a face and curved lines; face has bulging eyes and mouth open; silver designs on left resemble leaves or feathers; object appears to be a handle.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century–early 19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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