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Scissors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a pair of scissors. The scissors have a handle made from a single loop of metal shaped like an infinity symbol. The blades are long and pointed with a decorative pattern etched into them, featuring swirling lines and shapes. The blades are parallel to each other and taper to a point at the tips. The background is a solid light grey color. The title of the image is "Scissors". The artist is unknown.

Artwork Details

Date
7th–9th century
Medium
Silver with parcel gilding
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 182 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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