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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown, cylindrical object with rounded edges, made of wood or bone, featuring a carved design in the center; design depicts a bird-like creature with a large head, curved beak, and curled tendrils; the object is set against a light gray background. Knife Handle (Kozuka).

Artwork Details

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