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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
Museum record:
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