Western Asiatic Black Limestone Macehead

Object Description

A Western Asiatic polished macehead carved from black limestone with natural white striations. The macehead is of a spherical form and is perforated through the centre creating the shaft hole. The piece comes with a custom-made wooden stand.

Date: Circa 2nd-1st Millennium BC

Object History

Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Previously with Mansour Gallery, London W1. Property of a North West London gentleman.

Object Condition

Very fine condition, mounted on a custom-made stand.

Object Details