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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular object, long and narrow, with rounded edges. Dark brown color with lighter brown and gray undertones. Etched design on top half, featuring trees and possibly a figure or animal, with curved lines and shapes. Background is light grey, textured surface. Object titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" by an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

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