

Scepter
Ivory scepter with a tapered handle ending in a sharp point. A carved figure of a woman wearing a headdress is at the top. The woman wears a necklace and holds a pipe. A carved figure of a man with his arms crossed is below the woman. The man wears a necklace. There are decorative etchings around the scepter. The background is gray with a black vignette.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 563 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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