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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown rectangular object with a flower and leaves on it. The object is long and thin, with a textured surface that appears to be made of metal. The left side of the object is plain. A flower with many petals and a yellow center is on the left side. A stem with leaves and small buds extends from the flower to the right side. The background is light gray. The object is titled "Knife Handle" and is by an unknown artist, referred to as Kozuka.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Silver, copper, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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