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Knife with Sheath, Chopsticks, Picks, and Earspoon

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green and silver metal knife sheath with a small yellow tab at the top; two chopsticks; a knife with silver blade and jade green handle; and two metal picks. The chopsticks are on the left. They are dark brown with yellow chipping and white tips. The sheath is tall and cylindrical with a green center and silver metal ends. The knife to the right has a jade green handle and a silver blade. The two metal picks are on the far right. The background is light gray. The items are by Knife with Sheath, Chopsticks, Picks, and Earspoon by unknown artist.

Artwork Details

Date
18th–19th century
Medium
Steel, jade, wood, silver, tortoiseshell, shark skin, ivory
Culture
Chinese
Dimensions
351 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette