Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, long horizontal orientation. The object has a dark brown background with a greenish tint on the left side and a subtle sheen. The right third of the object features an inlaid design with a bird perched on a branch with blue and yellow leaves. The bird is depicted in shades of brown and gold. The design also includes curved yellow and blue lines resembling flowers or waves on the right side. The object is set against a light gray background. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.