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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal handle with a dark patina, cylindrical shape; dragon design in silver and gold inlaid on top; dragon has scales and flames; two star-shaped inlays, one on each end; background is light gray. Knife Handle (Kozuka), artist not specified.

Artwork Details

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