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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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