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Mace head: E.31d.1898

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Current Location: Gallery 20

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Description

Fragment of a limestone mace head, pear shaped. There is a hole drilled through the centre to allow attachment to a wooden rod. The object is photographed upside down. Mace heads are symbolic of the power of the king. The ruler of is often shown on temple reliefs smiting Egyptian enemies with such a weapon.

Measurements and weight

Height: 7.3 cm
Width: 6.3 cm

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1898) by Egyptian Research Account

Dating

Predynastic
Early Dynastic Period
About -3000 - About -2500

Materials used in production

Limestone

Techniques used in production

Carved
Drilled

Identification numbers

Accession number: E.31d.1898
Primary reference Number: 49583
Oldadmincategory: S
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 25 February 2020 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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