Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, thin, rectangular object with a dark-colored metal surface. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and attributed to an unknown artist, has a predominantly dark brown and black patina with some lighter brown and gold areas. The left side appears more worn than the right. The right end features an engraved design, including what appears to be a bird or insect with outstretched wings near the right corner. The design also includes curved lines that could represent leaves or feathers. A small white dot is visible near the center. The object is set against a light gray background.