Heavy stone macehead, with lip around piercing at one end. Probably had a symbolic or ritual purpose rather than a military one as there is no significant wear and the stone type is decorative.
Diameter: 5.6 cm
Height: 4.9 cm
Method of acquisition: Given (2005) by Groos, Gordon, Mr. and Mrs.
Hole Without Lip
Diameter 1.4 cm
Hole With Lip
Diameter 1.7 cm
Accession number: ANE.79.2005
Primary reference Number: 156479
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Antiquities
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