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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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