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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular metal object with dark patina, slightly lighter on edges. A bird in flight made of lighter metal attached to object's right side. A stem with blossoms extends from left to right, curving over bird. A flower and leaves on left side. A branch on right side with small flowers. Grey background. Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka). Artist: Unspecified.

Artwork Details

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