Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade
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
- Title: Knife Handle (Kozuka) with Blade
- Date: ca. 1615–1868
- Culture: Japanese
- Medium: Iron, steel, wood, gold
- Dimensions: L. with sheath 12 3/8 in. (31.4 cm); L. without sheath 11 7/16 in. (29.1 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 7/8 in. (2.2 cm); Wt. 4.5 oz. (127.6 g); Wt. of sheath 0.5 oz. (14.2 g)
- Classification: Sword Furniture-Kozuka
- Credit Line: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
- Object Number: 43.120.550a, b
- Curatorial Department: Arms and Armor
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Japanese
5th century
Japanese
late 14th century
Omori Hidenaga
18th century
Hirata School
ca. 1615–1868
Japanese
5th century
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