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Paper knife

Berquin-Varangoz Workshop

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green jade paper knife with a carved handle featuring a floral design and a rounded, leaf-like blade. The handle is divided into three sections: a small, rounded top; a middle section with a floral pattern; and a rounded section above the blade. The blade is flat and curved with a rounded tip. Light gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
1890
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
France
Dimensions:
340 × 625 px
Museum record:
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