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A: Paper for wrapping

According to Tsien Tsuen-Hsuin in 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 1: Paper and Printing':

This is sometimes taken as the earliest evidence we have for folded paper being used as wrapping, but the passage clearly allows the interpretation that it could have been used for padding between the mirrors rather than wrapping around them.

However, the same book offers other evidence of paper having been used for wrapping in the 2nd century and thereafter.

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B: Paper umbrellas

Folding paper umbrellas are believed to have been in use from the late 4th or early 5th century onwards.

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C: Paper lanterns

According to Tsien Tsuen-Hsuin in 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 1: Paper and Printing': '

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D: Paper armour

According to Tsien Tsuen-Hsuin in 'Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Part 1: Paper and Printing': 'pleated paper armour which could not be pierced by arrows' was in use in the late Tang dynasty (618 to 907).

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E: Symmetrical papercuts

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F: Letterfolds

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G: Sewing kits

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H: Funeral offerings

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