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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object with rounded edges, dark gray and black with gold. Left side with small gold dots on a textured background. Central design features a flower-like shape with gold accents and curved lines radiating from it. Right side has a textured pattern. Background is light gray. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Artwork details

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