Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper, silver
Dimensions: L. 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)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
Dated: first half 19th century
Pixels: 4000 × 2250
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Knife Handle (Kozuka). first half 19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.