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Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The medieval-style weapon with a dark metal blade and short crossguard features an octagonal pommel with a thin white outline on a dark background. The handle is wrapped with a spiral brown material resembling rope or leather and exhibits signs of wear. A small blue pendant hangs from the crossguard. A title reads "Mace", with the artist not specified. The object's long, narrow blade features a brick-like pattern near the handle. A two-tone gray background provides contrast.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Steel
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
Museum record:
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