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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a knife handle. The knife handle is long and rectangular with rounded edges. It has a dark brown color with a bronze-like sheen. The handle features an intricate design with swirling patterns throughout. On the right side, there is a figure with a dark blue robe and gold accents. The figure appears to be holding an object in their hands. The background of the image is a light gray color. The image shows the work Knife Handle (Kozuka) by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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