Chopstick case

Description

Chopstick case of wood with metal mounts, attached by silver chain to toggle decorated with silver Indian rupee coins, part of an eating set (two chopsticks, knife and case) for hanging from a belt: China, Tibet Autonomous Region, Lhasa, Tibetan, 1896 to 1897 AD

Museum reference

A.1897.266.42 C

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Chopstick case

Production information

Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

1896 - 1897

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Wood, Metal, Silver

Physical description

Black wood, steel mounts, silver chain

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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