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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges, approximately 3 times longer than wide. A dark blue and gold inlaid design on the left end resembling a flame or waves. A metal bird with gold legs and accents on the right end, facing left. The bird has a textured body and spiky protrusions on its back and head. The object has a slight shadow underneath, against a plain grey background. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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