Kozuka, Scabard-knife Handle

mid–18th century

Caption

Kozuka, Scabard-knife Handle, mid–18th century. Copper, shibuichi, gold, 9/16 x 3 15/16 in. (1.5 x 10 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Brooklyn Museum Collection, X759.13.

Gallery

Not on view

Collection

Asian Art

Title

Kozuka, Scabard-knife Handle

Date

mid–18th century

Period

Edo Period

Geography

Place made: Japan

Medium

Copper, shibuichi, gold

Classification

Arms and Armor

Dimensions

9/16 x 3 15/16 in. (1.5 x 10 cm)

Signatures

Signed: "Goto Shirobei" (on the back); "Mitsutaka" on one of the scissors

Credit Line

Brooklyn Museum Collection

Accession Number

X759.13

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