Steel for making a spark

Made:
1801-1900 in China
Steel for making a spark

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Steel for making a spark
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Steel for making a spark, roughened steel attached to oblong wooden handle carved with Chinese characters, Chinese, 1801-1900

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A655298
Materials:
steel, wood and complete
Measurements:
overall: 62 mm x 5 mm x 14 mm,
handle: 107 mm x 11 mm x 37 mm,
type:
steel