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Scissors

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Silver scissors with a decorative design. Long, thin blades with pointed tips. Left blade has a leaf pattern in white on a gray background. Right blade has a swirling design in white on a gray background. Two blades connected at the top by a curved, silver piece. Curved piece forms a loop at the top. Black background. Title: Scissors Artist: not specified.

Artwork details

Date:
7th–9th century
Medium:
Silver with parcel gilding
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
281 × 624 px
Museum record:
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