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Inscribed by Ginshōtei Tōmei Japanese
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This set of sword fittings features a design of millet.
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Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka)
Fittings maker:
Inscribed by Ginshōtei Tōmei (Japanese, 1817–1870)
Date: 19th century
Culture: Japanese
Medium: Iron, gold, copper-silver alloy (shibuichi)
Dimensions: L. 3 13/16 in. (9.7 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.4 oz. (39.7 g)
Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
Credit Line: Gift of a Trustee of the Museum, 1917
Accession Number: 17.208.42
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