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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image is of a rectangular, dark brown or black metal object with a flat top and bottom. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and created by an unspecified artist, measures approximately long and wide. The left side of the object features a yellow, semicircular design with a textured appearance, resembling gold leaf or inlaid gold. The right side of the object has three raised, silver-colored bird-like figures with outstretched wings, each with curled tails. The background of the image is a light gray surface.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Iron, gold, silver, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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