

Knife Handle (Kozuka)
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
- View original
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