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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with a black background and gold-colored metal trim along the edges. The object features a raised design with a scene depicting multiple people in boats on water and buildings. The scene is intricately detailed with various objects and textures, including what appears to be waves, roofs, and clothing. The overall color scheme is predominantly black and gold. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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