DepartmentMiddle East
Indo-Persian Mace
NameCeremonial mace
CultureQajar Dynasty (1781-1925)
Date1781 - 1925
Place madeIran, Middle East, Asia
Mediummetal
DimensionsOverall: 40 3/16 in. (102 cm)
Credit LineGift of Laurel Seth, IFAF
Object numberFA.2007.44.1V
DescriptionThe mace is a smooth pole with a head at one end, which screws off. The head is intricately incised with floral designs as well as narrative depictions of figures. There is also script present throughout the decoration. Head is hollow and screwed to the shaft. Note: Head screws off.
Artist not recorded
19th or 20th century
18th century, C. Mather
ca 1920
1450 - 1550
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
Mid-20th century
Early 20th century
Early-mid 20th century
Early-mid 20th century