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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, rectangular object with a black background and gold leaf designs. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and created by an unknown artist, is centered in the image, lying horizontally. The handle is black with a gold design resembling leaves or flowers on the right side. A wavy line design in gold is visible on the left side of the handle. The handle appears to be made of metal and has a worn, aged appearance. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

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