CanB018
Chalcolithic hematite mace head.
4500-3300 BC
H. 3 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Surface punched, otherwise perfect.
$700.
The mace head of squat piriform irregular shape with deformations. Cylindrical hole through the centre for the insertion of the [wooden] handle. Extremely smooth surface.
Cf. O’Neill, J. P., editor in Chief, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1986, p. 84, fig. 31.
O’Neill, J. P., editor in Chief, Treasures of the Holy Land. Ancient Art from the Israel Museum, Exh. cat. The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 1986.
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