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Source Description
Look carefully at this scepter top; the corrosion obscures details, but the scene is interesting.
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Document identity
localId
124742
label
Finial of a Staff
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obj
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object
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1
Source metadata
id
124742
contentType
object
title
Finial of a Staff
description
Look carefully at this scepter top; the corrosion obscures details, but the scene is interesting.
date
Chimú style (900–1470)
rights
CC0
rightsUri
CC0
language
en
wikidata
Q60757458
genreSpecific
Metalwork
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1
source
import
dimensionsRaw
Overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.)
cul
Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470)
accession
1946.229
Source extras
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cast copper alloy
tombstone
Finial of a Staff, Chimú style (900–1470). Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470). Cast copper alloy; overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Norweb Collection, 1946.229
collection
AA - Andes
didYouKnow
Many ancient Andean artworks incorporate the element of sound.
creditline
The Norweb Collection
updatedAt
2026-05-29 06:26:06.858000
sourceId
124742
dept
Art of the Americas
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AA - Andes
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cast copper alloy
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1
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0
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photo
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