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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife handle, Kozuka, made of bronze or brass colored metal. Long and rectangular with a rounded edge on right. Top surface adorned with a relief design. Design depicts insects and plants in shades of gold, black and gray. Background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
1809
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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