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Catalog Number

CAS 0389-1938A,B   CAS 0389-1938A,B; Knife with sheath
Category Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements
Object Name Knife with sheath
Culture Chinese
Global Region East Asia
Country China
State/Prov./Dist.
County
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Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture 1800s
Collection Name Rietz Collection of Food Technology
Materials Metal: Steel; Jade; Carnelian; Wood; Ivory; Silver copper alloy; Silver alloy; Thread; Lacquer
Description A: Knife; B: Sheath; From BRL 1982: "Knife and sheath / China / 19th century. Blade: Good quality steel blade. Handle: Jade handle. Silver, copper alloy fittings; handle of lacquered wood with what seem to be sawn ivory wafer decorations. Silver alloy fittings, one replaced with lead, ivory end; red and white silk ribbons with silver thread."
Dimensions (cm) Width = A=1.6; B=1.7, Thickness = A=1.2; B=2.0, Length = A=28.9; B=22.7