Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular object with a darkened metal surface. The object is oriented horizontally and has a flat top and bottom edge. The surface of the object is primarily dark gray with areas of discoloration and a subtle sheen. A semicircular pattern in gold is visible in the center of the object. The semicircle appears to be made up of small dots. On the right side of the object, there is a design that resembles a tree branch with three small clusters of leaves. The background of the image is a light gray color. "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.