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Pair of Opium Harvesting Tools, c. 1900
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About the Item
A pair of early 20th-century tools used for harvesting opium latex from poppy flowers. Formed of bamboo handles and iron blades, the rustic tools were used to scratch the surface of an opium poppy seed pod and collect the exuded latex after many hours.
Additional Dimensions:
Flat Blade: 7.25"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H
Scoring Blade: 7.25"W x 0.75"D x 0.5"H
- Dimensions:Height: 0.5 in (1.27 cm)Width: 7.25 in (18.42 cm)Depth: 0.75 in (1.91 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 2
- Style:Qing (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Chicago, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: CDKZ0881stDibs: LU820042909432
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