Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular metal object with a bird design. The object is oriented horizontally and made of dark metal, possibly bronze or copper, with a textured surface. The left side of the object is a lighter shade of brown and smooth. The right side of the object is black with a chevron pattern. There are two birds in the center of the object, facing right; they are made of metal and have a detailed texture. The birds are attached to a branch made of thin metal lines. There are four small, gold-colored metal pieces attached to the object; two are on either side of the birds. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and attributed to the artist.