PAPER KNIFE/DAGGER? - Japanese
H1986.139
a. Sheath b. Blade and handle Underside of case is in brown wood and the topside is bamboo. The sheath has four Japanese characters written on it, the handle has a carving with a picture of a palm tree. Said to be a dagger but could also be a paper knife.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1986.139 |
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| Accession Date: | 18 Mar 1986 |
Material
| Bamboo/Wood | Bamboo, wood and metal. |
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| Wood/Wood |
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| Metal |
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| Wood |
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| Metal/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 211mm |
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| width | 22mm | case cm |
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| length | 22mm |
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| width | 12mm | blade |
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