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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife handle, Kozuka, made of dark brown metal with a flat rectangular shape. The handle has a slightly rounded edge on the right side. A decorative design on the right side features a raised floral pattern in gold and silver. A small gold-colored metal piece protrudes from the left side. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1615–1868
Medium
Iron, silver, gold, copper
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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