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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with rounded edges, dark gray color, smooth surface on the left side. The right side features an inlaid design with a person wearing a black outfit with gold accents, and an orange and white face with long ears. The design extends to the bottom, with gold colored shapes. The object is placed on a light gray background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) Artist: Unknown

Artwork details

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