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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, dark brown color with gold inlays, depicting a scene with multiple figures, possibly mythological or supernatural beings, surrounded by flames and foliage. The object's surface features raised designs and patterns. A small circular gold object is visible on the left side. The background is a plain light gray color. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and attributed to an unknown 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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