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Knife Handle (Kozuka)

early 19th century
Not on view
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).

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka)
  • Maker: Marukawa Hiroyoshi (Japanese, died 1841 or 1842)
  • Date: early 19th century
  • Culture: Japanese
  • Medium: Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver, copper-gold alloy (shakudō)
  • Dimensions: L. 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.1 oz. (31.2 g)
  • Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
  • Credit Line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
  • Object Number: 43.120.391
  • Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor

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