Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a long, narrow, dark brown, rectangular object with a flat top and bottom. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and created by the artist, features a design on its surface. The design includes a large gold object on the right side. To the left of the gold object are several smaller, indistinct objects in shades of gold, blue, and brown. On the left side of the object, there are several gold lines and dots in a pattern resembling fireworks or explosions. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object appears to be made of wood or another material with a wood grain texture. The overall design on the object appears to be some form of inlaid metalwork. The object is likely a handle for a knife, as indicated by the title "Knife Handle (Kozuka)".