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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with dark patina, slightly lighter on left side. Object features raised design inlaid with gold. Design appears to depict abstracted foliage and flame. Object has flat, smooth surface. Object is long and thin, oriented horizontally. Background is light gray color.

Artwork details

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