Scissors, unknown Roman workshop; maker/workshop unspecified; tailoring accessories. Scissors with elongated blades and a rounded handle. 2nd–3rd century, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Tool; weight 40 g., An elongated metal object with a looped handle and crossed blades, showing a rough, pitted surface texture; the object displays mottled colors including brown, dark brown, rusty red, and touches of gray, with irregular edges and a granular, corroded appearance.
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Scissors, unknown Roman workshop; maker/workshop unspecified; tailoring accessories. Scissors with elongated blades and a rounded handle. 2nd–3rd century, Roman Empire 27 BC–476. Tool; weight 40 g., An elongated metal object with a looped handle and crossed blades, showing a rough, pitted surface texture; the object displays mottled colors including brown, dark brown, rusty red, and touches of gray, with irregular edges and a granular, corroded appearance.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A05_088

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Scissors unknown Roman workshop maker workshop unspecified tailoring accessories elongated blades rounded handle 2nd–3rd century Roman Empire 27 BC–476 Tool weight 40 g elongated metal object looped handle crossed blades showing rough pitted surface texture object displays mottled colors brown dark brown rusty red touches gray irregular edges granular corroded appearance.

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