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Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a knife with a gray metal blade. The blade points to the right, and its surface exhibits a gray patina with gold accents. A dark brown handle with a gold border adjoins the blade on the left; it features a raised bird motif on the left side. The handle also displays a dark blue and green inlay near the blade. The background is a light grey color. The knife is titled "Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade" and attributed to an unspecified artist.

Artwork Details

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