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Baton (Bian)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin, dark-colored baton with ornate metal decorations at both ends and middle; handle made of light-colored material; metal parts have ridged details; decorative elements include small colorful stones or enamel; pointed tip at one end. Baton (Bian) by unspecified artist.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Iron, silver, gold, turquoise, coral, agate
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
599 × 248 px
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