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Cord Knob (Kurigata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cord knob with a leaf pattern and three gold insects. The knob is oval shaped. Two brown cords are attached on either side. The background is light gray. The knob appears to be made of lacquer. It is titled "Cord Knob (Kurigata)" and attributed to an unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
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