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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, dark gray color, and a slightly weathered appearance. The object features an etched design depicting several stalks of grain or wheat, with one stalk having a yellow-gold inlay at its top. Two Japanese characters are etched on the left side. The object is placed on a light gray background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
early 19th century
Medium:
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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