Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Ichiyosai Hironao

Japanese, died ca. 1825–50

Date19th century

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

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 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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