Knife (Kozuka) with Signed Blade, Lizard and Bee Motif

Japan

Edo period (1615-1868), About 1800

  • Titles Knife (Kozuka) with Signed Blade, Lizard and Bee Motif (Descriptive)
  • Artist Japan
  • Medium steel and gold
  • Dimensions 7 5/8 in. (19.4 cm)
  • Credit Line Museum purchase in memory of William M. Spencer III (1920-2010), 2017.14.8
  • Work Type knife
  • Classification Weapons and Ammunition
  • On View

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