Object Description
A Near Eastern ceremonial macehead, carved from granite featuring flecks of grey, brown, cream and black. The macehead has a flattened spherical shape with a hollow shaft channel extending through its centre. Upon the exterior are four raised circular protrusions, which may be purely decorative or, alternatively, may have served a defensive function. There are areas of rougher textures upon the exterior, consistent with age, and some earthly residue retained in the fine seams.
Date: Circa 3rd – 1st Millenium BC