Artwork preview

Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife Handle (Kozuka) by artist. Rectangular metal object with a bronze or brass color. The object has a flat top and bottom. Left side mostly plain, right side intricately carved. Carved design depicts a figure with hair on right side. Figure wears a robe with folds and patterns. The robe has a floral or leaf-like design. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette