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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with a bronze or brass color, slightly darker on the left side and lighter on the right. The object has a raised design in the center featuring a creature with a large head, small horns, and a long snout. The creature's body appears to be made up of flowing, wavy lines. Its legs are visible on the right side. The background of the object has a textured pattern. The object is set against a plain gray background. The object titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

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