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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown metal handle with rounded edges. Decorated on the top with a raised image of a mythical creature in gold and silver metal. The creature runs right, with a long tail behind and flame-like pattern to the left. Two small circular gold colored rivets are to the left of the creature.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Iron, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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