Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a rectangular object with a gold border and a black background featuring gold designs. The object, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" and created by an artist, possibly Japanese given the style, is long and thin with rounded edges. The gold border runs along the length of the object on all sides, forming a frame. The black background of the object features an intricate design with gold accents. The design depicts various figures, possibly people or animals, engaged in a dynamic scene with curved lines suggesting movement. The figures appear to be in a battle or combat scene with some holding weapons. The object is set against a plain gray background.