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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular, copper-colored metal object with a curved end on the right side. The object is long and narrow, with a flat top and bottom edge. It has a dark brown stain or discoloration on the left side and a design etched into the right side. The design appears to be a leafy pattern. The object is set against a plain gray background. The title of the object is "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and the artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
1669–1733
Medium
Silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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