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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Furukawa Jochin

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular handle with a rounded end; darker metal; etched decoration depicting a figure; surface on left half dark with visible discoloration; right half displays wood grain effect; figure on right appears to have long hair and beard; figure holds an object in left hand; background color light grey. Knife Handle (Kozuka) by Furukawa Jochin.

Artwork Details

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