Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a dark brown, rectangular object with a flat top and rounded edges. The object is adorned with a design on its right side, featuring a large blue flower or blossom accompanied by green leaves and yellow accents. A smaller, detailed depiction of an insect appears to the left of the flower, although it is not clearly defined. A darker, more textured section is visible to the left of the design, gradating into a smoother, lighter brown area. The object is set against a light gray background. The object is the "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.