Design for a Scepter

Anonymous, German, 16th century German

16th century (?)

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Title: Design for a Scepter
Artist: Anonymous, German, 16th century ?
Date: 16th century (?)
Medium: Pen and black ink, brush and gray and brown washes
Dimensions: sheet: 24 3/16 x 8 9/16 in. (61.4 x 21.7 cm)
Classifications: Drawings, Ornament & Architecture
Credit Line: Gift of Janos Scholz, 1960
Object Number: 60.526.1
Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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