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Written by: Umut ÇelikResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 9662
Anonymous, Chimú style (900-1470)Finial of a Staff
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Look carefully at this scepter top; the corrosion obscures details, but the scene is interesting.
| Artist / Maker | Anonymous, Chimú style (900-1470) |
|---|---|
| Date | Chimú style (900–1470) |
| Culture / Origin | Peru, North Coast, Chimú style (900-1470) |
| Medium | cast copper alloy |
| Dimensions | Overall: 11.8 x 6.8 cm (4 5/8 x 2 11/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Metalwork |
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