Near Eastern Stone Ceremonial Macehead

GBP 300.00

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Object Description

A Near Eastern ceremonial macehead, carved from a mottled, grey, polished stone. 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 grey stone is speckled with orange and brown, displaying black, beige, and white striations.

Date: Circa 3rd – 1st Millenium BC

Object History

Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a North West London gentleman.

Object Condition

Excellent Condition. Some earthly encrustation visible to the surface along with minor abrasions consistent with age.

Object Details

  • dimensions
    W:5.7 x H:7.9 centimeters

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The Gallery
Trent Park Equestrian Centre
Eastpole Farm House, Bramley Road
Oakwood, N14 4UW, United Kingdom

St James's Ancient Art
10 Charles II Street, Ground Floor
St James
London
SW1Y 4AA

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