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Nyoi, ritual scepter
Cultures of JapanEdo Period (1603-1868)
Mudec - Museum of Cultures
Milan, Italy
In Japanese Buddhist culture, the Chinese-derived scepter with the head shaped like an immortality mushroom is a symbol of religious authority.
This elaborate and large size sample might have been intended as a votive offer.
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Details
- Title: Nyoi, ritual scepter
- Creator: Cultures of Japan
- Date Created: Edo Period (1603-1868)
- Location Created: Japan
- Physical Dimensions: h 70 cm
- Type: Scepter
- Rights: Ferdinando Meazza Collection - Museum of Cultures, Milan - GIAP 748
- Medium: Wood, engraved lacquer, silk, chiseled and gilt brass
- Collocazione: Currently not on view
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