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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Scepter
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Scepter

Maker Fon Artist
Date19th Century
Made/manufacturedBenin
MediumBronze, wood
Dimensions22 × 11 1/8 × 1 1/2 in. (55.9 × 28.3 × 3.8 cm)
ClassificationsFurnishings and Equipment
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Nicole Dintenfass
Object number2016.86.1
Collections
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi
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