Caption

Paper knife, Japanese, Meiji (1868–1912), late 19th century. Materials: bamboo and bronze; decoration: cranes. Dimensions: height 24.0 cm, width 2.0 cm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A40_321

License type

Rights managed

Available size

77.2Mb (2.7Mb) / 20.0in x 15.0in / 6000 x 4500 (300dpi)

Keywords

Paper knife Japanese Meiji 1868–1912 late 19th century Materials bamboo bronze decoration cranes Dimensions height 24.0 cm width 2.0 cm long slender object rounded textured handle lies horizontally pale gray background handle intricate woven design shades gold brass silver-colored accents bands shaft rounded tip dull brass color darker spots etched linear decorations.