Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular, dark-colored metal object with a design on the right end. The object is a dark gray or brown color with some lighter areas and a slightly darker area on the left. The design on the right end features a gray and white shape with black lines and dots, resembling a stone or rock, accompanied by a small branch with leaves extending to the left. To the right of the stone shape is a black and yellow design that appears to be a handle or a decorative element. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is likely a "Kozuka" or knife handle, by artist unknown.