Catalog Number
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Catalog Number |
CAS 0389-1938A,B | |
| Category | Jewelry & Metalwork; Tools & Implements | |
| Object Name | Knife with sheath | |
| Culture | Chinese | |
| Global Region | East Asia | |
| Country | China | |
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| 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 | |