Steel scissors

Made:
before 1936 in China
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Scissors, steel, Chinese
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Scissors, steel, Chinese
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Scissors, steel, Chinese
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Scissors, steel, Chinese
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Scissors, steel, Chinese
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Scissors, steel, Chinese

These small scissors are made of steel with fine sharp blades. It is believed they belonged to a physician and were used for delicate surgical procedures. The small engraved decorative work would make the scissors harder to clean. They could have been a haven for germs.

Details

Category:
Asian Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A643621
Materials:
steel
Measurements:
overall: 5 cm x 140 mm x 55 mm, .03kg
type:
scissors