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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold-colored metal object, rectangular and flat, with rounded edges; lengthwise. A person in traditional clothing sitting cross-legged on the right side, with a large woven basket and a smaller one beside them on the left. The person is turned toward the basket. The surface is etched, with some darker areas where the design is recessed. The background of the image is light gray. The object "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Brass, gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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