During the Qing Dynasty, tableware with knives and chopsticks (and sometimes some other tableware) was everywhere. Under the rule of the Qianlong Emperor, all Manchus and Mongols were required to wear these suits. The reason is that these knives promote traditional nomadic eating, which is in stark contrast to the eating habits of the Han people. In this method, the food is pre-cut into small pieces and can be eaten with chopsticks. In order to preserve this way of life of the Manchu Mongols, it is not allowed to eat meat that is cut in advance. Therefore, all Manchus and Mongols had to bring such a set of utensils to preserve their traditional customs.
The bone handle is carved with floral motifs on one side and the image of Han Xiangzi, a Taoist deity, on the other. Among his abilities, he is able to make flowers bloom immediately (hence the flowers engraved on the reverse side of the handle), and is able to soothe wild animals. He is also the patron saint of musicians. Extremely rare, the knife also had a silk coat. The black coat bag is decorated with a variety of silk flowers. The edges are intertwined with white, blue, and light blue. On one side there is a rope wearing two pink beads.