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Knife with Sheath, Belt and Chopsticks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown leather belt with metal embellishments and orange stones. Belt is laid flat with two prongs pointing towards top of image. Two metal pieces attached to belt, one on left side and one on right. Left piece is rectangular with a chain attached. Right piece curved. Small metal knife with handle and metal sheath. Two chopsticks, one longer than the other. Knife blade is white and gray. Belt, sheath, and pouch are bronze. Background is white.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel, leather, brass, copper, wood, ivory, coral
Culture:
Tibetan
Dimensions:
600 × 400 px
Museum record:
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