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Cord Knob (Kurigata)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black cord knob, oval shape, wrapped in black fabric, with gold metal hardware; metal clasp; gold butterfly decoration; two gold bands; on a gray background. Cord Knob (Kurigata), artist unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold
Culture:
Japanese
Dimensions:
500 × 625 px
Museum record:
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