Knife Handle (Kozuka) late 18th–early 19th century Inscribed by Iwama Masayoshi 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 k?gai (hairdressing tool).. Knife Handle (Kozuka). Japanese. late 18th–early 19th century. Copper-silver alloy (shibuichi), copper-gold alloy (shakud?), gold, silver, copper. Sword Furniture-Kozuka

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