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CAS 0389-1934A-D   CAS 0389-1934A-D; Chopsticks with knife and sheath
Category Culinary Items; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Chopsticks with knife and sheath
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
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County
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Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture 1800-1900
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Wood: ebony; Silver; Copper alloy
Description A: Small steel bladed knife with ebony handle and silver bolster B: Ebony sheath with silver furnishing; C,D: Pair of steel chopsticks; From BRL 1982: "Small trousse / China / 19th century. Blade: Point of steel blade broken. Handle: Dark reddish wood handle and scabbard; grey metal mounts. Chopsticks: Silver, copper alloy."
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.7, Length = 17.2