When was "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" created?

This artwork was created end of 18th century.

Is "Knife Handle (Kozuka)" in the public domain?

Yes, Knife Handle (Kozuka) is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Unknown Artist

end of 18th century

Medium

Gold

Dimensions

L. 3 7/8 in. (9.8 cm); W. 9/16 in. (1.4 cm); thickness 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 1.6 oz. (45.4 g)

Classification

Sword Furniture-Kozuka

Culture

Japanese

Department

Arms and Armor

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Friedsam Collection, Bequest of Michael Friedsam, 1931

Accession Number

32.100.469