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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark gray, rectangular object resembling a knife handle. The object is centered in the image. It has a flat top and bottom. The object features a design with gold-colored inlays or engravings on its top surface. The design appears to be a landscape scene with what seems to be plants or trees. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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