Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Ichijosai Hironaga (Hirotoshi)

Japanese, died ca. 1800–25

Datemid-18th–early 19th century

MediumCopper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper

DimensionsL. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

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

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