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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular object with rounded edges. Dark brown bird with long neck and legs, and two gold-colored protrusions on its head. The bird's body is darker on top and lighter underneath. Long dark brown tail extends to the right. Object has a worn appearance. Background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Gassan Sadatoshi.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1800
Medium
Copper, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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