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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Dark gray metal handle with rounded edges. Two figures and object on top. Left figure wearing dark kimono with white lining on sleeves. Right figure wearing dark top and pants. Right figure holds long spear-like object. Object on right appears to be rectangular with horizontal lines. Figures appear to be made of metal with gold accents. Background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

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