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1940.12.152.4

Bamboo sheath, lacquered and mounted with brass. Contains pair of chopsticks [1940.12.152 .1-.2] and knife [.3]. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/2/2006]

1940.12.152.4

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Collection type: Object
Description: Bamboo sheath, lacquered and mounted with brass. Contains pair of chopsticks [1940.12.152 .1-.2] and knife [.3]. [El.B 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 20/2/2006]
Geographical reference: Japan
Asia > Eastern Asia > Japan
Cultural groups: Japanese
Person: Field collector Albert Everard Gunther; PRM source Albert Everard Gunther
Date / Period: Date made: Before 1940
Date collected: By 1940
Acquisition information: Donated: 1940
Materials and processes: Material Bamboo Plant, Material Lacquer Varnish, Material Brass Metal
Dimensions: Length: max 180 mm
Object numbers: Accession number: 1940.12.152.4

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