"Picnic Kit - China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912)"
PICNIC NECESSARY China, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)
Horn, ivory, wood, shagreen, iron and steel
Knife length: 34 cm; Chopsticks length: 20.5 cm
(small old damages, accidents and restoration)
Set comprising a pair of ivory chopsticks and a knife with a steel blade with a bevelled tip and a handle with riveted brown horn plates.
The set is kept in a wooden case with three compartments, covered with shagreen. It is equipped with a chappe and a bouterolle with an iron ring.
Text and photos © FCP CORIDON
Ref.LP2620
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