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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The knife handle, titled "Kozuka" by an unknown artist, features a long, thin, rectangular shape made of metal with a darkened patina. The handle's surface showcases a detailed relief carving of a bird surrounded by wave-like designs at the bottom and abstract lines at the top. A crack runs along the left side of the handle. The background of the image is a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
end of 18th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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