Chinese knife with triangular blade and decorative handle

Chinese steel knife

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Chinese steel knife
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Chinese steel knife, triangular blade with decorative handle (broken), dragon motif and metal scabbard with strap, unsigned, 1800-1910 (see note)

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A623856
Materials:
steel (metal), iron and textile
Measurements:
knife (laid flat and assessmbled): 12 mm x 80 mm x 140 mm,
scabbard: 15 mm x 40 mm x 195 mm,
type:
knife