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Knife and Two Knife Handles

Kubo Shunman

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

A Japanese-style artwork depicting a knife and two knife handles by Kubo Shunman. The artwork features a long, silver-colored knife with a curved blade and a long handle on the bottom, and a second handle above it on a red rectangular surface. The top handle has a black and gold-colored scabbard with a beige-colored ball on top. The background of the artwork is a light beige color with Japanese writing in black ink. The writing is arranged vertically on the left side and scattered in the center and right side. A small red seal is visible on the bottom right. The artwork is a still life of Japanese blades and handles.

Artwork Details

Date
19th century
Medium
Woodblock print (surimono); ink and color on paper
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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