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Knife with Sheath, Chopsticks, Pickle Spear and Toothpicks

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a collection of Japanese utensils. A cylindrical, brown and green sheath with black cord and a tassel is at the top. Below the sheath are four objects arranged horizontally. The top two objects are long, thin, and made of light-colored wood or bamboo, likely chopsticks, with dark tips. The third object from the top is a long, thin, and straight knife or spear with a pointed tip and gold-colored details near the handle. The bottom object is a large knife with a black blade and a black handle featuring circular metal decorations and a gold-colored end. There are also a few toothpicks and a metal pickle spear.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, bone, ivory, brass, sharkskin, agate
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
600 × 400 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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