Egyptian Art1880

Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk is a egyptian art created in 1880 using ivory, amethyst, brass measuring L: 57.6 W: 2.9 — now part of the Egyptian Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

About This Artwork

MediumIvory, amethyst, brass
DimensionsL: 57.6 W: 2.9
DepartmentEgyptian Art
Credit LineLoaned by the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge, New York
Date1880

Historical Context

Culture & Period

dating from the Modern period. The estimated date range is 1880.

Frequently Asked Questions

What department houses Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk?

Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk is housed in the Egyptian Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.

When was Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk created?

Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk dates to 1880.

What material is Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk made from?

Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk is crafted from ivory, amethyst, brass.

Is Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk in the public domain?

Masonic Baton used at the cornerstone-laying ceremony for the Central Park obelisk is not in the public domain; rights and reproduction restrictions may apply.

Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026

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