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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark brown rectangular object with a flat top and bottom. The left side is a uniform dark brown color while the right side features an embossed design. The design appears to be of a creature with a long snout and flames rising from its mouth. The creature's body and flames are outlined in black and filled with gold. The background of the design resembles wavy lines, possibly representing water or flames. The object is set against a light gray background. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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