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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knife handle made of brass or gold-colored metal, rectangular in shape. A small metal object resembling a hammer is on the right end. A long thin metal object with a tapered end protrudes from the handle. On the left end, two folded paper-like objects with pointed ends are positioned on top of thin curved sticks or reeds. The background is a light gray color. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Brass, gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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