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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Hamano Yasuyuki

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, bronze-colored with darker patina, lengthwise horizontal orientation. A raised design on top surface features a prancing horse on the left, jumping over a branch with blossoms. The right side depicts a chrysanthemum with large petals and foliage. The object has a smooth, worn appearance, suggesting age. It is set against a plain gray background. The object is a Kozuka, a handle. It is by Hamano Yasuyuki.

Artwork Details

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