Pinang scissor

Objects including pinang scissors (upper middle) at "Panjaloe at Tjamis"
Betel nut cutter, Indonesia

The pinang scissor or betel nut scissor (kalakati) is a type of scissor from 19th century Bali, Indonesia for cutting betel nuts.[1][2][3]

References

  1. ^ A BALINESE GOLD INLAID IRON PAIR OF PINANG SCISSORS, LATE 19TH CENTURY Christies Lot 158 / Sale 2687
  2. ^ [1] pages 434 and 438
  3. ^ K. Zandvliet, Leonard Blussé (2002). The Dutch encounter with Asia, 1600-1950. Waanders Publishing. pp. 205–206. ISBN 9789040087172.


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