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Sceptre

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Brown object with three red circular sections, each containing an etched design. The object has a long, thin handle with a wide top and bottom, resembling a sceptre. A beige cord with tassels is to the right. The cord is tied to the sceptre's bottom. Sceptre by artist not specified.

Artwork details

Medium:
Cinnabar lacquer
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
416 × 625 px
Museum record:
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