Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Datelate 17th–mid-18th century

MediumCopper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold

DimensionsL. 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

Funds from various donors, 1946

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