Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Date18th century

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

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

The Howard Mansfield Collection, Gift of Howard Mansfield, 1936

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