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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular, dark gray metal object with rounded edges, slightly darker on top and bottom edges; etched design on top featuring a bird-like creature with long tail and spread wings. The design extends from the left to the right side; on the right end small gold inlaid triangular shape. Object centered on a plain light gray background. Knife Handle (Kozuka) by artist.

Artwork Details

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