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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges and gold border. The object features five gold designs: - A four-leaf clover-like shape on the left side. - A diamond shape with a design inside on the left center. - A diamond shape with a flame or plant-like design inside in the center. - A diamond shape with a square inside on the right center. - A design with curved lines on the right side. The background is grey. The object is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Iron, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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