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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown, cylindrical object with rounded edges. Two small, circular inlays on the left side, one gold and blue, the other silver. A design on the right side featuring a dragon or other mythical creature in shades of gold, black, and white, surrounded by swirling patterns and foliage. The object appears to be made of metal and has a worn, aged appearance.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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