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Mace Made for Henry II of France

Diego de Caias

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gold mace with ornate decorations. Long handle with intricate designs and patterns. Top of mace is shaped like a flower or crown, also decorated with gold and other details. Bottom of handle is rounded. Background is grey. Mace made for Henry II of France by Diego de Caias.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1540
Medium:
Steel, gold, silver
Culture:
French
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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