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Mace

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Long, thin sword with a pointed tip and a handle wrapped in red cord with a pattern. The handle is made of wood or metal and has a hexagonal base. Two curved protrusions extend from the sword on either side, roughly one-third of the way down from the top. The sword and protrusions are a goldish color. The background is white. Title: Mace. Artist: unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
18th–19th century
Medium:
Brass, cord
Culture:
Chinese
Dimensions:
446 × 624 px
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