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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray object with a textured surface; a raised design on left, featuring a pointed shape with branching lines; a gold-colored, abstract design on the right; object centered on a light gray background. Knife Handle (Kozuka), artist unknown.

Artwork Details

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