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Ceremonial Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ceremonial Mace by features a clear glass or crystal handle with a patterned design near the top. The handle is topped with a gold-colored metal band. Above the band is a large, clear glass or crystal ball with a small, round red stone set into the top. The background is gray and white.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Rock crystal, gold, copper alloy, ruby
Culture
Indian
Dimensions
499 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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