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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with gold trim on top and bottom edges. The object has a textured surface. Two gold-colored lion-like creatures are in the center, one facing left and one facing right. The creatures have curly manes and tails. The background of the image is light gray. The object appears to be a Kozuka, a type of handle. It is likely made by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
early 19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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