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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife Handle, titled Kozuka. Cylindrical wooden handle, medium brown in color. The handle features black hieroglyphics covering most of the surface area. Metal end cap on the left side, with ridges along the edge. Small gold square design on the right side. Gray background. The handle is positioned horizontally.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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