Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Gotō Kenjō

Japanese, 1586–1663, seventh-generation Gotō master

Dateearly–mid-17th century

MediumCopper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

Rogers Fund, 1945

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