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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black rectangular object with rounded edges, lengthwise. Three gold and black inlaid figures. Left figure wears a striped outfit and sits with knees bent, right hand touching chin, left hand on knee. Center figure has large head, wears a blue and white outfit with gold accents. Right figure wears gold and black robe, right arm bent at elbow. Background is light gray. The object is Kozuka, by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver, copper, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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