Scissors
Unknown Artist
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
L. 5 1/4 in. (13.3 cm)
Classification
Metalwork
Culture & Period
Korea · Goryeo dynasty (918–1392)
Department
Asian Art
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Rogers Fund, 1922
Accession Number
22.141.26
Art Historical Context
### Scissors, Goryeo Dynasty (918–1392) Nestled in the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Asian collection, this delicate bronze *Scissors* (L. 5 1/4 in., or 13.3 cm) hails from Korea's Goryeo dynasty, golden age of cultural unification and artistic innovation following the kingdom's founding in 918. Though its exact date remains unknown, the piece reflects the period's mastery of metalwork, where everyday tools were crafted with precision and elegance. Acquired via the Rogers Fund in 1922, it invites us to appreciate the artistry hidden in functional objects. Bronze, a favored medium for its dura...