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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black, rectangular object titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unknown artist. The object is oriented horizontally and has a flat, dark brown or black surface. There is a gold and black design on the left side, depicting a bird-like figure holding a long object. Two small gold circles are on the right side. A raised, wavy-lined rectangle is on the right end. The background is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

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