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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with flat top and bottom, long and narrow, oriented horizontally. The object has a bronze or copper color with visible signs of aging and wear. The surface features a design of three flowers or blossoms with curved stems. The flowers have rounded petals with detailed centers. The stems are wavy and curved. The background of the image is a plain gray color. The object "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by "Unknown".

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1615–1868
Medium:
Silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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