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Sceptre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The sceptre has a handle with a rounded end. The handle is ornately carved with dragons and other decorations. A long tassel hangs from the top. The tassel is made up of many thin strands. The top of the tassel is secured with two spherical beads. A looped cord attaches to the top of the sceptre. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jadeite, pea-green with slight mixture of emerald-green and much flecked with black
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
445 × 625 px
Museum record:
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