Gilded bronze letter opener with Chinese inscriptions and an elaborate stylized handle.
| Object ID | 573 |
| Type | Gifts |
| Country | China |
| Material | Gilded bronze |
| Dimensions | L 4 cm × H 24,9 cm |
| Inscriptions | In gold ink "National Palace Museum" and Chinese writing on the lid of the gift box and inside "Letter-opener": "Shang dynasty (16th-11th centuries B.C.) jade bird pendant was the inspiratior (sic) for this pure bronze letter-opener" and more Chinese writing in gold ink. |
| Location | 1e |
| Place | Palazzo Coppini, Firenze |
Notes
The letter opener is in its original gift box which is covered in blue paper, has a black lining and a pale blue tie closure. It is on display.
