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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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