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Baton Handle or Penis Sheath (?)

1st–3rd century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Baton Handle or Penis Sheath (?)
  • Period: Viet-Han period
  • Date: 1st–3rd century
  • Culture: Vietnam
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 4 15/16 in. (12.5 cm); W. 2 1/8 in. (5.4 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: Samuel Eilenberg Collection, Bequest of Samuel Eilenberg, 1998
  • Object Number: 2000.284.55
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art

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