Knife Blade (Kozuka)

Date17th century

MediumSteel, wood, gold

DimensionsL. with sheath 8 1/4 in. (21 cm); L. without sheath 8 in. (20.3 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); Wt. of sheath 0.6 oz. (17 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

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