Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular, dark brown or black metal object with a raised decorative design in the center, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist. The design features a person reclining on a yellow half-moon shape, wearing a dark robe. The person's head rests on their left hand, and their right arm is bent at the elbow. The person's legs are covered by the dark robe. To the left of the person is a crossed sword and scabbard, and to the right is a yellow cloth or fabric. The background of the object is dark brown or black, with a few small, wavy lines on the left side that resemble a snake or other curved shapes. The object is set against a light gray background.