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SUMERIAN SPECKLED HARDSTONE MACE HEAD

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SUMERIAN SPECKLED HARDSTONE MACE HEAD
SUMERIAN SPECKLED HARDSTONE MACE HEAD
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Ancient Near East - Mesopotamia, ca. 1st millennium BC.A carved hardstone ball-type mace head, having a central shafting hole. Round hardstone mace heads were a type of blunt weapon used in ancient Mesopotamia for both battle and ceremonial purposes. The heads were crafted from a variety of hard stones, such as basalt, jasper, and alabaster, and were typically round in shape. It was believed that the mace head’s round shape was able to concentrate the force of impact, making it more effective than a blunted blade. Size: L:70mm / W:80mm ; 590g Provenance: Property of a West London gentleman; previously in a collection formed on the UK/International art market in the 1980s.
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SUMERIAN SPECKLED HARDSTONE MACE HEAD

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