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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with a dark patina, with a raised design on one end. The design features a leafy branch with two yellow leaves and a yellow fruit or flower. The object is long and thin. The background is a light gray color. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka).

Artwork Details

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