PAPER KNIFE
Creator(s): Unknown
Currently in storage
About this object
The cutter is pointed and has a bright cut edge. Theouter edge has a linear design along it. The handle attached to the cutter is a piece of green jade which is carved with a dragon's head and leaf motifs. The jade was a mandarin belt buckle.
- Object name:
- PAPER KNIFE
- Made from:
- Jade -- silver gilt
- Made in:
- China
- Date made:
- Early 20th c.
- Size:
- 17.1 cm (6 3/4 in.)
Detailed information for this item
- Catalog number:
- 62.72
- Class:
- HARDSTONE
- Signature marks:
- MARK on cutter: EDWARD I FARMER NEW YORK Sterling
- Credit line:
- Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973