Ceremonial rice cutter

Ceremonial rice cutter, in form of tiger, with second head Ceremonial rice cutter, in form of tiger, with second head

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Ceremonial rice cutter, in form of tiger, with second head
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ceremonial rice cutter, in form of tiger, with second head
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Ceremonial rice cutter, in form of tiger, with second head, possibly peacock's, at end of long neck forming blade, made of steel and brass, from Darjeeling, Indian, 1870-1920

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A26055
Materials:
steel and brass
Measurements:
maximum: height 305 mm
maximum: length 420 mm
maximum: width 58 mm
type:
rice cutters
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)