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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black, rectangular object with a decorative design on top; it is a Kozuka, a type of handle. The object is long and narrow, with a flat top and bottom. The top surface is black with a textured pattern. A decorative design in the centre features a mix of gold, silver, and black colours. The design includes a flower, leaves, and curved lines. The background of the image is a plain gray colour.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, silver
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
599 × 337 px
Museum record:
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