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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray or black object with rounded edges. The object features gold and copper-colored designs. A figure in a white dress is on the left. There are gold lines and shapes, including what appears to be a fan and a tree. Copper-colored designs resembling waves or foliage are on the right side and left bottom. The background is light gray. Knife Handle (Kozuka) by Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, gold, silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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