Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Funada Yoshinaga

Japanese, 1812–1863

Date19th century

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

DimensionsL. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 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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