Western Asiatic Bronze Macehead - 10 cm
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Description from the seller
Ancient Luristan Bronze Tubular Lobed Mace Head
Description:
An authentic, finely cast ancient Western Asiatic bronze ceremonial mace head, dating approximately to the Late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age (ca. 1200–800 BCE).
This piece features a distinctive hollow tubular design with a prominent central swollen sphere. The midsection is adorned with rows of protruding conical nodules (bosses), flanked by decorative raised ridges on either side of the shaft. Mace heads of this specific style were highly significant prestige items carried by elite warriors, commanders, or noblemen in the ancient Near East.
The artifact features an attractive, dark encrusted patina consistent with age and long-term burial.
Object Details:
Object Type: Tubular Spiked / Lobed Mace HeadMaterial: Bronze (Copper alloy)
Culture/Period: Ancient Near East, Luristan styleDate Range: ca. 1200 – 800 BCE
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5 cm to 10 cm in length
Condition: Solid and complete structurally. Shows expected signs of ancient wear, surface encrustations, and aged oxidation. No modern restorations detected.
Ancient Luristan Bronze Tubular Lobed Mace Head
Description:
An authentic, finely cast ancient Western Asiatic bronze ceremonial mace head, dating approximately to the Late Bronze Age / Early Iron Age (ca. 1200–800 BCE).
This piece features a distinctive hollow tubular design with a prominent central swollen sphere. The midsection is adorned with rows of protruding conical nodules (bosses), flanked by decorative raised ridges on either side of the shaft. Mace heads of this specific style were highly significant prestige items carried by elite warriors, commanders, or noblemen in the ancient Near East.
The artifact features an attractive, dark encrusted patina consistent with age and long-term burial.
Object Details:
Object Type: Tubular Spiked / Lobed Mace HeadMaterial: Bronze (Copper alloy)
Culture/Period: Ancient Near East, Luristan styleDate Range: ca. 1200 – 800 BCE
Dimensions: Approx. 9.5 cm to 10 cm in length
Condition: Solid and complete structurally. Shows expected signs of ancient wear, surface encrustations, and aged oxidation. No modern restorations detected.
Details
Culture
Western Asiatic
Century/timeframe
1200–800 BCE
Name of object
Macehead
Acquired from
Private collection
Year acquired
1200
Material
Bronze
Country acquired from
United Kingdom
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
10 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
2000
Width
3.5 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
Türkiye
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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