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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with dark brown color and gold accents. Object is long and thin with rounded edges. Carvings in gold on right side, depict a humanoid figure with large head, wide open mouth, and fangs. Figure appears to have flames or hair on top of head. Left side has smoother appearance with some discoloration and two curved lines with gold accents. Background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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