Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-gold alloy (shakudō), gold, copper
Dimensions: L. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1 oz. (28.3 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
Dated: 17th century
Pixels: 4000 × 2250
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Knife Handle (Kozuka). 17th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.