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Knife Handle (Kazuko)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular object with rounded edges, featuring a design in the center. The design depicts a scene with a parasol, two persons carrying long sticks, and a plant with long leaves on the right. The parasol has a black and white checkered pattern. The background of the design includes curved lines resembling waves or water. Small white feather-like designs are on the left side. Title: Knife Handle (Kazuko). Artist: not specified.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-19th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), silver, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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