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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Akichika Oishi

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray metal object with rounded edges. Diagonal lines etched on left side. Central design features a fan with a rounded handle, made of multiple layers of metal. Fan positioned with handle pointing left. Right side depicts a person lying on their back, wearing a yellow garment, with arms raised and hands open. The person's head is turned to the left, and their facial features visible. Background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) by Akichika Oishi.

Artwork Details

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