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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges, textured surface. Three gold-colored dragon designs, left to right: dragon head facing left with flames around it; dragon body with legs and claws; dragon tail. The object is "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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