Artists' ToolsJapanese

Small cutting tool, from a set for making Japanese woodblocks

Classification

Artists' Tools

Medium

Wooden-handled metal cutting tool

Culture

Japanese

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12 x W. 0.5 x D. 0.5 cm (4 3/4 x 3/16 x 3/16 in.)

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