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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular dark brown object with rounded edges, approximately 3 times longer than wide. Central design features a black figure outlined in gold with a gold staff; figure's head overlaid with gold and silver inlay; background mottled brown with grayish tint; additional design on right end appears to be a plant. Title: Kozuka, Knife Handle. Artist: Unsigned.

Artwork Details

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