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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray, metal handle with a rounded edge on the right side. A raised design on the right half depicts a scene with a person on a horse; the person holds a long object. The design includes foliage. A gold-colored, rectangular object with a brown base is on the right end. The background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork Details

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