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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a dark brown, rectangular object with rounded edges. The object depicts a carved design on its surface. The left side of the object features a plant with long, thin leaves. The right side of the object showcases a dragon with its mouth open. The background of the image is a plain gray surface, providing a neutral backdrop for the object. The image presents the object titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unnamed artist.

Artwork Details

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