Knife Handle (Kozuka)

Unknown maker

Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō), copper
Dimensions: L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g)
Culture: Japanese
Department: Arms and Armor
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
Dated: mid-19th century
Pixels: 4000 × 2250
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Knife Handle (Kozuka). mid-19th century. The Metropolitan Museum of Art.