Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a dark brown or black metal object, rectangular in shape with rounded ends, similar to a handle. The object is long and thin, oriented horizontally. It has a dark brown color with visible rust or patina. There are two decorative elements on the object: One is a diamond-shaped design on the left side, The other is a circular design on the right side. Both designs appear to be made of a lighter-colored metal and have a textured pattern. On the far right end of the object, there is a small gold-colored loop or hole. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unspecified artist.