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Kozuka (by-knife)
Kozuka (by-knife)
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Kozuka (by-knife)

Culture Japanese
Datemid-1800s
Mediumsteel and gilded copper alloy
Dimensions21.6 cm (8 1/2 in.), 2 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.334.3
DescriptionFive frolicking shishi (lion-dogs) on grip in gold. Cf. WAM 1917.70.3. Blade is signed.Label TextThe kozuka is a small utility knife stored in a samurai's scabbard next to the sword. This example is decorated with folicking gold "shishi" lions.ProvenanceGift of Mrs. Edgar F. Waterman on September 19, 1983.
Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
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On view
Current Location
  • Exhibition Location   Gallery 2202
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