Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Gotō Mitsunori

Japanese, 1646–1712

Dateearly 18th century

MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

Purchase, Arthur Ochs Sulzberger Gift, 2004

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