Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by artist is a rectangular piece made of metal, likely silver or a silver alloy, exhibiting a range of brown and gold tones. The object features an engraved design on its surface, depicting a tree with branches. The engraving covers approximately one third of the object's length on the left side, while the rest of the surface appears plain with visible signs of wear and aging. The piece has straight edges and a flat, smooth surface. The background of the image is a plain gray color.