Bronze shepherd's crook

Unknown

ca. 1200–1050 BCE · Bronze · Greek and Roman Art

This is one of six known pieces that are described as shepherd's crooks or scepters, although this is the only one with a tip curved to form a scroll. It was once attached to a wooden rod.

Artist

Unknown

Date

ca. 1200–1050 BCE

Medium

Bronze

Culture

Cypriot

Department

Greek and Roman Art

Credit line

The Cesnola Collection, Purchased by subscription, 1874–76