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Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife handle with a blade, titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade" by an unknown artist. The knife handle is rectangular and made of dark-colored material, likely metal. The handle has a thin copper-colored border around its edges. On the left side of the handle, there is an oval-shaped metal decoration. The majority of the handle is covered in small, gold-colored Japanese characters. The blade is long and narrow, with a pointed tip, and appears to be made of metal. The blade is attached to the handle and has a slightly darker color than the handle. The background of the image is a light gray color.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper, gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
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