Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Rectangular black handle with raised metal designs. Metal designs are on top. The designs are on the left and right sides. On the left, a bird holds a thin metal piece in its mouth. The bird has a large head and small body. The bird faces left. The metal piece extends to a series of connected rounded shapes. On the right, a curving design. The handle has a dark gray and black color. The background is light grey. The handle is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and the artist is unknown.
Artwork details
- Date:
- ca. 1615–1868
- Medium:
- Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
- Culture:
- Japanese
- Dimensions:
- 599 × 337 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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