University Scepter, early 15th century (1419? with alterations after 1478), Made in possibly Rostock or Lübeck, Germany, North German, Silver and silver gilt on an iron core, Overall: 57 9/16 x 2 3/16 in. (146.2 x 5.6 cm), Metalwork-Silver, University scepters, generally made in pairs during the Middle Ages, were carried at the head of academic processions and signified the authority of the university faculty. The engraving on the handle states that this scepter was given in penance to the cathedral chapter of Lübeck in 1478
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University Scepter, early 15th century, 1419?, alterations, 1478, Rostock, Lübeck, Germany, North German, Silver, silver gilt, iron core, Overall, 57 9/16 x 2 3/16, 146.2 5.6 cm, Metalwork-Silver, scepters, generally, pairs, Middle Ages, carried, head, academic processions, signified, authority, university faculty, engraving, handle states, scepter, given, penance, cathedral chapter
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