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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with gold border. Image of dark blue mountain with gray snow on top, against orange background. Mountain has a steep peak, with lines indicating texture. The object is placed on a light gray background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka), Artist: unknown.

Artwork Details

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