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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Hamano Toshihiro

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular bronze object with a flat surface and slightly raised edges. The object has a brown patina with darker areas. There are five raised motifs on the surface. From left to right, they are: - A bugle or horn with a strap. - A rectangular motif, possibly a building or gate. - A bird in flight. - A fan shape with lines radiating from the center. - A long-handled tool, possibly a spear or a halberd. The background is light gray.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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