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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black knife handle Kozuka with a textured surface. The handle is rectangular with rounded ends. A gold-colored half-moon shape is on the left side. On the right side, there is a gold and black design that appears to be a mythical creature. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

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