Object Description
A Near Eastern ceremonial macehead, carved from beautiful dappled granite. The macehead has a tapered shape with a convex top leading to a conical body with a flattened base. There is a shaft channel running vertically through the centre of the piece. The granite contains a variety of hues creating a dappled effect, including white, black, and grey. The stone is polished and retains a beautiful shine. There are some small areas of rougher surface texture due to age and also some earthly encrustations which is present over the exterior and coating the interior of the channel.
Date: Circa 3rd – 1st Millenium BC