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Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a handle and blade. The handle is on the left side, made of dark material, likely wood or metal, and features an intricate design with curved lines and a gold-colored decoration in the center. The handle has a small metal piece on its left side. The blade, on the right side, is long and thin, with a pointed tip, made of dark metal, and appears to have a weathered or aged appearance. The background is a plain light gray color. The knife is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade" and attributed to an unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, steel, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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