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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with a dark bronze color, rounded corners. A thin black cord runs along the center. On the left, a small metal decoration resembling a bird's head with gold and black details. On the right, a relief sculpture of a branch with leaves and a large flower or fruit featuring gold and black details. Small engravings across surface. Gold, black, and red colors. Long and narrow.

Artwork details

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