Knife with Sheath, Chopsticks, Pickle Spear and Toothpicks

Date18th–19th century

MediumSteel, bone, ivory, brass, sharkskin, agate

DimensionsKnife (a); L. with sheath 13 3/16 in. (33.5 cm); L. without sheath 11 1/4 in. (28.6 cm); W. 3/4 in. (1.9 cm); Wt. 3.1 oz. (87.9 g); sheath (b); Wt. 1.7 oz. (48.2 g); chopsticks (c, d); L. 10 5/16 in. (26.2 cm); W. 1/4 in. (0.6 cm); Wt. 0.4 oz. (11.3 g); pickle spear (e); L. 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm); W. 3/16 in. (0.5 cm); Wt. 0.2 oz. (5.7 g); earspoon (f); L. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); pick (g); L. 2 13/16 in. (7.1 cm); pick (h); L. 2 15/16 in. (7.5 cm)

CultureChinese

DepartmentArms and Armor

ClassificationKnives

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935

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