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Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The item is a mace by Mace, with a long, thin, cylindrical handle made of metal featuring diagonal ridges. The handle has a rounded end at the bottom with a short decorative piece. At the top, the handle is attached to a wider decorative piece with a central spike and curved protrusions on either side, resembling a flame or leaves. The background is a plain white surface with a subtle shadow cast by the mace.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 1550–1600
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Italian
Dimensions:
351 × 624 px
Museum record:
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