Rare Luristan Bronze Mace Head

GBP 500.00

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Object Description

A finely cast bronze mace head from Luristan, featuring a rare design. The mace head is characterised by five radiating knobs, which protrude from the body with an ear like shape, each featuring a raised groove on top and arranged running horizontally in a band around the mace head, which is transversally pierced to accomodate the wooden shaft. Although ferocious looking, much of the unearthed Luristan weaponry was ceremonial in function, used as dedicatory objects. The bronze features beautiful olive coloured patination to the surface, testament to the object’s burial in the ground.

Date: Circa 1200-800 BC.

Object Condition

Very fine. Beautiful olive green surface patina due to prolonged burial underground.

Object Details

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  • dimensions
    W:5.9 x H:4.1 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
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