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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a long, thin, metal object with a design on it. The object is rectangular and made of metal with a dark patina. It has rounded edges. In the center of the object, there is an oval-shaped design with a raised border. Inside the oval, there is a raised image of a person. The person appears to be wearing a leafy crown or headdress. The background of the image is a light gray color. The object is centered horizontally. Artist: Kozuka, Title: Knife Handle.

Artwork Details

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