Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade

Date19th century

MediumIron, copper, gold

DimensionsL. including blade 8 in. (20.3 cm); L. excluding blade 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

Gift of Bashford Dean, 1914

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