Mace, probably 18th century, North Indian or possibly Deccan, Steel, gold, silk, L. 25 in. (63.5 cm); Diam. of head 3 1/4 in. (8.1 cm); Wt. 2 lb. 11 oz. (1232 g), Shafted Weapons, The mace is one of civilization’s oldest known weapons and was often used in the Islamic world as a symbol of power and authority. This heavy but finely chiseled example may have served either as a utilitarian arm or as a ceremonial object, perhaps as a commander’s baton
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