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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark-colored metal object with a flat top and bottom. The object features a design with three fish and gold-colored floral motifs. The fish are depicted in a wavy pattern, suggesting movement through water. The fish have small white eyes. The background of the object has a swirling pattern resembling water. The object is set against a light gray background. The title of the object is "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and it is by an artist.

Artwork details

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