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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, rectangular object with a dark brown color and a smooth surface. The object titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist, is oriented horizontally. It features an etched design along its length, depicting what appears to be a floral pattern with leaves and stems. The etching is intricately detailed, with some areas featuring a lighter brown hue that contrasts with the darker background. A small basket-like object is on the right end. The object is set against a plain light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1800
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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