Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Kanō Natsuo

Japanese, 1828–1898

Datemid-19th century

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

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

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

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