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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1933A,B   CAS 0389-1933A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
Other Geographic Data
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture ca. 1800-1900
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Steel; Nickel silver; Other metal (silver copper alloy?); Wood: ebony
Description A: Knife; B: Sheath; From BRL 1982: "Knife and scabbard / most likely China / 19th century. Handle: wood handle and scabbard; nickel silver ferrule, grey metal (silver copper alloy?) throat and ring. Maybe an eating knife."
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=1.3; B=1.5, Thickness = A=0.8; B=1.3, Length = A=11.8; B=8.5