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Scissors (Jian) with Clouds and Floral Scrollsearly to middle Tang dynasty, about 618-800

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Iron spring-action shears with gold and silver inlaid scrolling vine decoration along both blades, open on a cream background

Unknown, Scissors (Jian) with Clouds and Floral Scrolls, early to middle Tang dynasty, about 618-800, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Chinese and Korean Art Acquisition Fund, photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Scissors (Jian) with Clouds and Floral Scrolls
Place Made
China
Date Made
early to middle Tang dynasty, about 618-800
Medium
Hammered silver with chased and partially gilded decoration
Dimensions
1 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (3.81 x 17.15 cm)
Credit Line
Chinese and Korean Art Acquisition Fund
Accession Number
M.2003.14
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art