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Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a mace by artist Mace. The object is long and cylindrical with a rounded end. The cylindrical part is dark-colored, likely black or dark gray, and appears to be made of metal. It has a slight sheen and some visible scratches. The other end has a rounded, bulbous shape with ridges. The bulbous end is gold-colored, likely brass or bronze. The background of the image is a plain light gray color.

Artwork details

Date:
18th century
Medium:
Iron, brass
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
600 × 357 px
Museum record:
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