Bactrian Bronze Claw Axehead-Mace (No reserve price)
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Bactrian Bronze Claw Axehead-Mace, four-claw hollow-headed mace dating to the 2nd millennium BC, in excellent condition with stand, about 8 cm long, authentic/original, acquired in 2015 from a European antique market; EU shipping only.
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Ceremonial bronze mace head Bactria-Margiania (BMAC) and dating back from the 2nd millenium B.C. Comes with stand. Size 8 cm. Nice smooth patina.
Typical of this culture, it is composed of four claws at the beginning of the socket used to insert a shaft. The upper part looks like a drop of water . An attachment internally join each side of the macehead just above the claws.
The 'claw mace' was an enigmatic ancient bronze weapon from the Bronze Age Near East. The hollow bulbous head was trailed by tines of varying lengths. It is believed that it was affixed over a wooden shaft and used like a club in combat, and not necessarily used as ceremonial weapon. The knife edge bulb end could have broken bones and proven to be a formidable striking weapon requiring no skill to wield. The tines would have not only been decorative, but have served to add strength below the striking end to prevent breakage. In battle, maces were often used by commanders to display rank when giving orders in battle and leading soldiers, inspiring leadership and power. Egg-shaped with spiked sleeves or prongs, the top of the weapon with a narrow edge, the sleeves with small internal tangs for mounting.
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Ceremonial bronze mace head Bactria-Margiania (BMAC) and dating back from the 2nd millenium B.C. Comes with stand. Size 8 cm. Nice smooth patina.
Typical of this culture, it is composed of four claws at the beginning of the socket used to insert a shaft. The upper part looks like a drop of water . An attachment internally join each side of the macehead just above the claws.
The 'claw mace' was an enigmatic ancient bronze weapon from the Bronze Age Near East. The hollow bulbous head was trailed by tines of varying lengths. It is believed that it was affixed over a wooden shaft and used like a club in combat, and not necessarily used as ceremonial weapon. The knife edge bulb end could have broken bones and proven to be a formidable striking weapon requiring no skill to wield. The tines would have not only been decorative, but have served to add strength below the striking end to prevent breakage. In battle, maces were often used by commanders to display rank when giving orders in battle and leading soldiers, inspiring leadership and power. Egg-shaped with spiked sleeves or prongs, the top of the weapon with a narrow edge, the sleeves with small internal tangs for mounting.
I only ship this item in the EU. Make sure that you have an EU shipping adress before bidding on this item.
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