Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Black rectangular object with gold trim along the edges. The object has a design in the center featuring a bird on a branch with leaves and flowers. The bird has a long tail and appears to be a bird of prey. It is sitting on a branch with leaves and there are several gold stars. The branch and leaves are primarily gold and black. The background of the object is black. The object is likely a kozuka, which is a handle for a Japanese knife.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 18th century
- Medium:
- Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 337 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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