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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object is a long, rectangular piece with a flat top and bottom. It has a dark color with gold accents. The object features multiple raised figures and designs. From left to right, there is a gray and gold figure with a large head, a white and gray object, a black and gold object, a gold object, and a red and gray figure. There are also gold designs on the right side. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and attributed to the artist.

Artwork details

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