Artwork preview

Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a knife with a handle and blade. The handle is on the left side and the blade on the right. The handle is dark gray, rectangular and flat. It has a raised design on top featuring a fish-like creature with curved lines. The blade is long, thin, and pointed. It is attached to the handle and appears to be made of metal. The background is a light gray color. The overall Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade is presented by artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, copper, steel, silver, gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette