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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular gold-colored metal object with rounded edges, slightly curved on top and bottom. Scene of people etched into surface. Four people on right appear to be old men with long beards and hair. One person on left appears to have a pack on back. Objects in background resemble trees with branches. Object centered on gray background. Title: Kozuka or Knife Handle, by Artist.

Artwork Details

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