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Knife

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Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Knife
  • Culture: Switzerland
  • Medium: Nephrite, light grayish green
  • Dimensions: H. 1 1/16 in. (2.7 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm); D. 3/16 in. (0.4 cm)
  • Classification: Jade
  • Credit Line: Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902
  • Object Number: 02.18.190
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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