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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown handle with a long, rectangular shape. One end features vertical grooves. A gold paw print design with five toes is centered. The paw print has a black outline. A gold and black design adorn the left end. A recessed area with horizontal grooves is on the right side. A small silver or white metal fish-shaped object is on the right end. The background is light gray. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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