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CutterEf363

Betel nut cutter in the form of a galloping horse. The livery decoration is very elaborate, and is identical on either side. The head, body, and one rear leg form one handle, the other is formed by the underbody, one rear leg, and the forelegs.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
brass metal
Made in
India
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CutterEf314

Betel nut cutter depicting a bejewelled amorous couple, or mithuna. The male figure is holding a small, elaborately dressed and adorned female with his right arm. The female is offering the male a betel in her upturned palm. The male figure's legs form the cutter handles, and there is a blade on the right side of his body. The hinge is at the male figure's right shoulder. The male figure is decorated front and back, and the female figure is roughly finished on the back.

Culture
Indian: Northern Indian and Indian: Central Indian
Material
bronze metal
Made in
Maharashtra, India ? or Madhya Pradesh, India ?
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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CutterB198

Ornate cutting tool made from cast brass which has been finished with a file; cutting blade made of steel; has a steel leaf spring. Rosette decoration. Turned effect finials on handles.

Culture
Southeast Asia
Material
steel metal and brass metal
Made in
Malacca, Maluku, Malaysia
Holding Institution
MOA: University of British Columbia
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