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
| Medium | Ivory, amethyst, brass |
| Dimensions | L: 57.6 W: 2.9 |
| Department | Egyptian Art |
| Credit Line | Loaned by the Chancellor Robert R. Livingston Masonic Library of Grand Lodge, New York |
| Date | 1880 |
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.