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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, made of bronze or brass, exhibiting a dark patina with lighter areas; a raised floral design on top featuring a black branch with yellow, white, and black flowers, and green leaves.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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