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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife handle, Kozuka. The handle is long, dark gray, and rectangular, with a flat top and bottom. The handle has a design on it that appears to be a carved depiction of a dragon or a similar mythical creature. The design also features gold accents on the creature. The handle appears to be made of metal. The background of the image is light gray.

Artwork Details

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