Ceremonial Scepter (gui)

Ceremonial Scepter (gui)
Ceremonial Scepter (gui)
(Shang dynasty (1600-1046 BCE))

Ceremonial Scepter (gui)

Date12th-11th century BCE
MediumOpaque dark green jade with grayish speckled surface
Dimensionsobject: 3 1/4 x 15 5/8 x 3/8 in. (8.3 x 39.7 x 1 cm)
ClassificationRITUAL OBJECTS
Credit LineSBMA, Gift of Alex Liao
Object number2011.49.8
Collection
  • Asian
Sub-Collection(s)
  • Chinese
On View
Not on view
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