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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Gotō Mitsunori

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded edges, primarily black with gold accents. The object is divided into four sections. The left section is solid black. The next three sections feature raised gold designs. From left to right, these designs depict: a pair of shoes; a figure reclining on their stomach; and a figure with their knees bent and arms extended. A black and gold pattern runs along the top edge. The background is gray.

Artwork details

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