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Scepter

Songye, 1900-1932

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Songye

Scepter

Songye, 1900-1932

Physical Qualities Wood, black pigment, 28 11/16 × 2 15/16 × 1 15/16 in. (72.9 × 7.4 × 5 cm.)
Credit Line Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Robert K. Schreter, Lutherville, Maryland
Object Number 1991.403
Scepter has 4 faces between vertical carved lines. Top of scepter is smooth and bottom is notched.

Culture

Songye

2000–2000

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