Scissors

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18th–19th century · Steel; damascened with gold · Islamic Art

Calligraphers used scissors to cut paper to the exact size and shape required for the work at hand. Many pairs of scissors are decorated with floral and other designs in gold overlay, making them works of art in their own right.

Artist

Unknown

Date

18th–19th century

Medium

Steel; damascened with gold

Department

Islamic Art

Credit line

Edward C. Moore Collection, Bequest of Edward C. Moore, 1891