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Sceptre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal Sceptre by artist Constantin Brancusi. The sceptre is made of shiny metal and lies horizontally on a table. The sceptre has a curvy head on the left side. The head of the sceptre resembles a creature with a large eye and curved beak. The sceptre's handle consists of interlocking, swirling shapes. The right end of the sceptre tapers to a point. The table is dark-colored and flat. The background is a plain wall that is lighter at the top and darker at the bottom.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Rock crystal
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 379 px
Public Domain
Yes
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