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Scepter

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scepter by Unknown. The object is long and rectangular with a large square head on the left end. The square head features a raised design consisting of curving lines. A ruler is placed underneath the object for scale, indicating its length. The handle of the scepter is decorated with a curving vine-like pattern featuring leaves. The design includes dragon-like creatures on the handle. A small rectangular label with text reading "THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART 1922" is placed to the right of the object. The background is light gray.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 347 px
Museum record:
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