Rice Cutter, 20th Century
Miao culture; Guizhou Province, China
Water buffalo horn and iron; …

Rice Cutter (Zhāi hé dāo)

ClassificationsTools and Equipment-farming equipment

Culture Miao

Date20th Century

Made AtGuizhou Province, China, Asia

MediumWater buffalo horn and iron

Dimensions3 × 17 1/2 in. (7.6 × 44.5 cm)

Credit LineAnonymous Gift

Object number2019.22.38

DescriptionChinese rice cutter carved out of wood, consisting of a thin, curved body with one end thinner than the other. The thicker end has a metal disc around it; the disc is not a full circle. The disc also has etched designs that look like two zoomorphic figures and flower. Miao culture; 20th century

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