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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with a curved top and flat bottom, depicting a branch with flowers and leaves in silver and gold. The object has a textured surface. A branch extends from the left, curving to the right. On the left side of the branch are several small flowers or berries in silver. On the right side, there are several small gold flowers or berries, also on a branch with leaves. The background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle. Artist: Kozuka.

Artwork details

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