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Seven (7) Japanese Antique (19thc) Inlaid Bronze Kosuka Handles
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Seven (7) Japanese Antique (19thc) Inlaid Bronze Kosuka Handles

19th century
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Seven (7) Japanese antique (19thC) inlaid kosuka handles decorated in various mized metals, including gold, silver and copper. Various artists. See photos for details. Approx. 9.5cm length.

Excellent condition. No damage or restoration.

A kosuka is a small utility knife (sword accessory) stored in a side pocket of a traditional Japanese sword scabbard, usually featuring an elaborately decorated metal handle that sits flush against the scabbard. It was used by samurai for minor cutting tasks.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Inlaid Bronze Kozuka to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
0.25cm (0.10")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245948
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AD912
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Seven (7) Japanese antique (19thC) inlaid kosuka handles decorated in various mized metals, including gold, silver and copper. Various artists. See photos for details. Approx. 9.5cm length.

Excellent condition. No damage or restoration.

fig 1. A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details.
fig 1. Seven (7) Japanese Antique (19thc) Inlaid Bronze Kosuka Handles

A kosuka is a small utility knife (sword accessory) stored in a side pocket of a traditional Japanese sword scabbard, usually featuring an elaborately decorated metal handle that sits flush against the scabbard. It was used by samurai for minor cutting tasks.

Date of Manufacture

Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art has dated this Japanese Inlaid Bronze Kozuka to the 19th Century.

Height
0.25cm (0.10")
Width
9.5cm (3.74")
Depth
2cm (0.79")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245948
Dealers Internal Ref
AD912
Antik Dragon Japanese & Other Fine Art
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Archive I A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details.

Seven (7) Japanese Antique (19thc) Inlaid Bronze Kosuka Handles

Archive II A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View II
Archive III A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View III
Archive IV A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View IV
Archive V A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View V
Archive VI A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View VI
Archive VII A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View VII
Archive VIII A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View VIII
Archive IX A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details. View IX
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A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details.
Seven (7) Japanese Antique (19thC) Inlaid Bronze Kosuka Handles
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A set of seven rectangular Japanese antique bronze kozuka handles featuring relief soft metal inlays of figures, bow and arrows, and botanical details.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleJapanese Edo Period
  • MaterialBronze, Copper, Gold Gilt, Silver
  • ColourDark Brown and Gold
  • MotifsHigh relief soft metal inlay, Engraved figural scenes, Textured metal background
  • SizeH 0.25 cm (0 in) x W 9.5 cm (4 in) x D 2 cm (1 in)

This set of seven nineteenth-century Japanese kosuka handles originates from the Edo period and functions as traditional sword accessories designed to sit flush against a scabbard. Each rectangular bronze handle displays a dark brown and gold colour palette, utilising mixed metal decoration including gold gilt, silver, and copper. The pieces incorporate high relief soft metal inlays, engraved figural scenes featuring human figures, a bow and arrows, and botanical details set against a textured metal background. Additional visible details include vertical rectangular shapes with rounded lower edges, raised sculptural figures, and metallic variations of bronze, silver, and gold tones. Each handle measures 9.5 cm wide, 0.25 cm high, and 2 cm deep. These items suit placement on a bookshelf within a gentleman's library setting for display as decorative objects.

FAQs

A kozuka is the decorative handle component of a small utility knife housed within the scabbard of a traditional Japanese sword, such as a katana or wakizashi.

Kozuka are typically crafted from base metals and alloys including bronze, copper, iron, shakudo (a copper-gold alloy), and shibuichi (a copper-silver alloy), often decorated with gold or silver inlays.

Authentic pieces exhibit precise hand-chiselled relief work (takazogan), natural patination without uniform artificial staining, and detailed soft-metal inlay techniques typical of Edo and Meiji period artisans.

These small decorative objects are frequently displayed mounted in custom shadow boxes, laid on presentation trays, or showcased within glass cabinetry in library or study settings.

Dust metalwork gently using a dry, soft-bristled brush, avoiding chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes that can damage original patination and delicate metal inlays.
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