Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, rectangular object with a black background and gold-colored design. The object is centered horizontally and rests flat on a surface. The object has a flat top and bottom edge. The black background shows some discoloration and shading. The gold-colored design on top features leaves and chrysanthemums. The chrysanthemums appear to be rendered in a textured style, while the leaves are smooth. The leaves are depicted in various sizes and are scattered around the flowers. The background of the image is a light gray color. The overall appearance suggests a traditional Japanese knife handle, specifically a Kozuka. The artist's work appears to be traditional Japanese art. The title of the piece is "Knife Handle".