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1913

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2015

2025

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Sceptre (China)

This is a sceptre. We acquired it in 1913. Its medium is porcelain. It is a part of the Product Design and Decorative Arts department.

Its dimensions are

H x W x D: 52 x 13.2 x 9 cm (20 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 3 9/16 in.)

Cite this object as

Sceptre (China); porcelain; H x W x D: 52 x 13.2 x 9 cm (20 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 3 9/16 in.); 1913-1-1-a,b

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