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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges and a textured surface, featuring a decorative design on top. The design consists of a black and gold-colored insect-like figure with a long tail and antennae. The figure has a black body with gold accents and a gold squiggly line extending from its body. The object is set against a plain gray background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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