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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black, rectangular object with rounded edges. A design on top featuring a dragonfly and plant motifs in shades of gold, orange, blue, and white. The background of the design is dark, with some lighter areas suggesting wear. The object has a smooth surface. The title of the object is "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

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