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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges, textured surface; central raised design of a bird-like creature with long beak and curved claws; creature predominantly black with yellow accents; surrounded by small yellow grass-like motifs on either side.

Artwork Details

Date
1816–56
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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