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A mitokoromono is a set of three matching sword fittings, comprising the kozuka (handle of a by-knife), kōgai (hairdressing tool), and a pair of menuki (ornamental fittings attached to either side of a sword hilt).
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Title: Set of Sword Fittings (Mitokoromono)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
Dimensions: Fuchi (a); H. 1 1/2 in. (3.8 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); kashira (b); H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 15/16 in. (2.4 cm); Wt. 0.8 oz. (22.7 g); kurigata (c); H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g); kojiri (d); H. 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm); D. 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm); Wt. 0.9 oz. (25.5 g)
Classifications: Sword Furniture-Fittings, Sets of
Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1946
Object Number: 46.122.341a–d
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