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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular object with a dark gray background and gold trim. The object has a textured surface. The object features three raised designs. The design on the left appears to be a dragon or other mythical creature. The middle design appears similar but is partially obscured. The design on the right appears to be a pot. The background of the image is a light gray color. The image appears to show a Knife Handle (Kozuka) by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1830
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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