Mace

Unknown

probably 18th century · Steel, gold, silk · Arms and Armor

The mace is one of civilization’s oldest known weapons and was often used in the Islamic world as a symbol of power and authority. This heavy but finely chiseled example may have served either as a utilitarian arm or as a ceremonial object, perhaps as a commander’s baton.

Artist

Unknown

Date

probably 18th century

Medium

Steel, gold, silk

Culture

North Indian or possibly Deccan

Department

Arms and Armor

Credit line

Bequest of George C. Stone, 1935