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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a long, rectangular, dark gray or black piece with a raised design on it. The design features a figure with long hair and a long robe, holding a staff. The staff is on the left and the figure on the right. The figure and staff are primarily black with gold and copper-colored details. The object has a flat top and bottom and straight sides. The background is light gray. The image is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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