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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray rectangular object with rounded edges, approximately 7 times longer than wide. A gold spider web design covers left 2/3rds. A gold line extends from web toward right end. A small gold edge borders right end. A small spider and fly are centered in web. A small, raised, black knob protrudes from right side. Object lies on a gray background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) Artist: Unknown

Artwork Details

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