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Mace with Spherical Head
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The mace consists of a large, spherical, steel head that features a thick, embossed, decorative band with scalloped edges running around the middle. The head is also divided into six segments by riveted and embossed vertical bands. At the top of the mace head is a band with a scalloped edge. The finial is molded into an abstract lotus shape. The head is hollow and has small beads within that create a rattling sound. It is welded to the haft, which is made of a single piece of solid steel. It thickens at the grip which is separated from the rest of the haft by three embossed, thick bands. The haft terminates into a small, roughly-chiseled knob.
Department of Islamic & Later Indian Art
Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008 ) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009 ) gift; to Harvard Art Museum.
Notes:
Object was part of long-term loan to Museum in 1999.
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum The Stuart Cary Welch Collection Gift of Edith I. Welch in memory of Stuart Cary Welch
Title: Mace with Spherical Head
Description:
The mace consists of a large, spherical, steel head that features a thick, embossed, decorative band with scalloped edges running around the middle.
The head is also divided into six segments by riveted and embossed vertical bands.
At the top of the mace head is a band with a scalloped edge.
The finial is molded into an abstract lotus shape.
The head is hollow and has small beads within that create a rattling sound.
It is welded to the haft, which is made of a single piece of solid steel.
It thickens at the grip which is separated from the rest of the haft by three embossed, thick bands.
The haft terminates into a small, roughly-chiseled knob.
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