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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, rectangular object. The object is dark gray and textured, resembling fabric or woven material. It has a floral design on the right side, featuring two red flowers with yellow and white leaves and stems. The background of the image is light gray, resembling a flat surface or table. The object is centered horizontally and appears to be a handle, specifically a Kozuka, which is a type of handle. The artist of the piece is not visually identifiable in the image.

Artwork details

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