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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with a flat top and bottom, made of dark green material, possibly metal or stone. The object features a design with a brown circle on the left side, accompanied by a white and silver shape resembling a feather or leaf extending from the circle to the center. A yellow object with three prongs is positioned below the white and silver shape. The right side of the object displays a swirling pattern, including a small blue oval shape. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is likely a Kozuka, and its style suggests it may be a work by artist.

Artwork Details

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