Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a rectangular black object with a ribbed texture on the left side and a patterned design on the right side. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and created by an unspecified artist, features a black background with a gold design on the right half. The design consists of two main elements: a larger one on the right and a smaller one on the left. The larger element is a curved shape resembling a leaf or a wing with a pointed tip, adorned with white floral patterns. The smaller element on the left appears to be a bird-like figure with a long beak and a curved body, also featuring white floral patterns. The object is set against a light gray background.