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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with dark brown patina, flat and straight edges. The object features raised decorative elements including a large shell-like shape in center, surrounded by smaller shell and pebble shapes, some with shiny gold appearance. The object has small gold dots and lines. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by artist has a simple and elegant design.

Artwork details

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