University Scepter
Object type: Scepter
Department: The Cloisters
Culture: North German
Date: early 15th century (1419? with alterations after 1478)
Medium: Silver and silver gilt on an iron core
Dimensions: Overall: 57 9/16 x 2 3/16 in. (146.2 x 5.6 cm)
Head of scepter: 4 15/16 x 2 3/16 in. (12.6 x 5.6 cm)
bottom knop: 5 11/16 x 1 5/16 in. (14.5 x 3.3 cm)
shaft diameter: 3/8 in. (1 cm)
shaft knop diameter: 13/16 in. (2 cm)
Classification: Metalwork-Silver
Geography: Made in possibly Rostock or Lübeck   Germany  
Credit line: The Cloisters Collection, 2011
Accession year: 2011
Tags: Saint John the Baptist