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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a long, rectangular, orange-brown object with a textured surface. The object is a Kozuka, a type of handle, by artist unknown. It features a design in the center consisting of a round pinkish metal piece and two black metal leaves on either side. One leaf extends to the left and the other to the right. The round piece has a yellow design on its lower right side. The object is set against a light gray background. The object is positioned horizontally. The edges of the object are slightly rounded.

Artwork Details

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