Knife for cutting opium

Made:
China
maker:
Unknown
Metal knife with wooden handle, used for cutting opium, Chinese

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Metal knife with wooden handle, used for cutting opium, Chinese
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Metal knife with wooden handle, used for cutting opium, Chinese

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Category:
Smoking
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A642336
Materials:
metal and wood
Measurements:
overall: 154 mm x 15 mm,
type:
opium knives

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