Knife Handle (Kozuka)
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).
Credit: Gift of Herman A. E. and Paul C. Jaehne, 1943
19th century
Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), gold, silver
9.7in
43.120.366
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