Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded edges, long and thin, oriented horizontally. The object is divided into two sections: - Left section is copper-colored with a smooth texture and a subtle sheen. - Right section is silver-colored with a rougher texture and visible signs of wear. A decorative element is centered on the object, featuring a brown and gold design resembling a mythical creature or animal with curled tendrils. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is likely a Kozuka, titled "Knife Handle".