Rijksmuseum

Ceremonial staff

Date

1518

Medium

gold (metal), silver (metal)

Culture

Utrecht

Institution

Rijksmuseum

A staff was often a sign of authority. This one belonged to the bailiff of the chapter of the Old Munster church in Utrecht. He administered justice in the regions and villages under the chapter’s jurisdiction. The religious background of this authority is indicated by the crown on the staff: Christ as Saviour of the World.

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