Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Ichijosai Hironaga (Hirotoshi)

Japanese, died ca. 1800–25

Dateearly 19th century

MediumCopper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper, gold

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.2 oz. (34 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

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

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