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Ichijosai Hironaga (Hirotoshi) Japanese
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A kozuka is a handle of a by-knife that is part of a sword mounting. It is kept in a slot on the reverse of a katana scabbard, often with a matching kōgai (hairdressing tool).
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Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Maker:
Ichijosai Hironaga (Hirotoshi) (Japanese, died ca. 1800–25)
Date: mid-18th–early 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper
Dimensions: L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 5/16 in. (0.8 cm); Wt. 1.3 oz. (36.9 g)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
Credit Line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
Object Number: 43.120.317
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