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2024.22.81.4

Knife, part of a kit of flower arranging tools (2024.22.81).

2024.22.81.4

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Collection type
Object
Description
Knife, part of a kit of flower arranging tools (2024.22.81).
Long description
Small knife with plain, brown wooden handle and plastic beige ring encircling the top of the handle. Accompanied by a sheath (2024.22.81.5). Part of a kit of flower arranging tools (2024.22.81.2-6) stored in a case (2024.22.81.1).
Geographical reference
Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Person
PRM source Sylvia Platt
Date / Period
Date made: Early 20th Century , uncertain
Date collected
1930 - 1940
Acquisition information
Bequeathed: 12 November 2024
Materials and processes
Process Carved, Material Wood Plant, Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Material Plastic Synthetic
Dimensions
Length x Width 165 x 25 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 2024.22.81.4 Other numbers: 100

Search terms: Agriculture and Horticulture, Tool, Knife

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