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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Cylindrical metal object with a flat, rectangular cross-section; surface is decorated with engraved designs; surface shows signs of aging with discoloration; light brown and gray tones; one side more reflective; designs include plants or waves. Kozuka.

Artwork Details

Date
mid-17th–mid-18th century
Medium
Silver
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
599 × 337 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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