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Mace head with faces and animal heads
Mace head with faces and animal heads

Mace head with faces and animal heads

Place of OriginIran
Dateapprox. 1200-900 BCE
PeriodMiddle Elamite period (1600-1100 BCE)
CultureLuristan
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsH. 2 5/8 in x W. 2 1/4 in x D. 2 in, H. 6.7 cm x W. 5.7 cm x D. 5.1 cm
Credit LineThe Avery Brundage Collection
Object numberB62B138
DepartmentWest Asian Art
ClassificationsArms And Armament
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