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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark brown or black metal object with rounded edges. Two black and gold figurines on top, depicting monkeys. Left monkey kneeling, holding a round object in both hands. Right monkey standing on hind legs, holding a long stick with a round object on the end. Background light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unsigned.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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