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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with black background and gold trim; two gold figures; figure on left wearing a helmet and armor, and holding a long spear; figure on right unarmored and holding a short spear; black and gold tree on right side; curved gold line on left. Knife Handle (Kozuka) by artist.

Artwork Details

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