Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Hamano Masayuki

Japanese, 1696–1769

Dateearly–mid-18th century

MediumCopper, gold, copper alloy (sentoku), silver

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943

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