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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with black background and gold border. Two birds, one on left side in black and gold, the other on right side in gold. The bird on the right stands on a gold branch with leaves; the branch extends to the right side. A cluster of four black and gold objects resembling berries or flowers is on the far right. The object has a flat surface and straight edges. The background of the image is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka), Artist unknown.

Artwork Details

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