Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Date1770–1852

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

DimensionsL. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g)

CultureJapanese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationSword Furniture-Kozuka

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

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