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Se oversettelseVest-Asiatisk Svart hardstein Seremoniell Macehead
Nr. 89059763
A Western Asiatic ceremonial macehead, carved from beautiful black hardstone. The macehead has a tapered shape with a convex top leading to a conical body with a flattened base. There is a shaft channel running vertically through the centre of the piece. The black hardstone displays different hues of black with cream, beige, and white as well as blue striations. The piece comes with a custom-made stand.
These types of objects are normally called mace heads. They may have been mounted on a shaft as a symbol of rank, perhaps derivative from a true weapon of similar form. Throughout the ancient world, maceheads varied significantly, and we know of a great number with different styles and decorations. Maceheads may not only have served a purpose in warfare, but also in religious contexts. Indeed, maceheads played an important role as votive offerings in shrines and temples across ancient Mesopotamia.
Measurements: (circa) H 6.8cm x W 6.6cm, with stand H 9cm x W 6.9cm
Provenance: Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a North West London gentleman.
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A Western Asiatic ceremonial macehead, carved from beautiful black hardstone. The macehead has a tapered shape with a convex top leading to a conical body with a flattened base. There is a shaft channel running vertically through the centre of the piece. The black hardstone displays different hues of black with cream, beige, and white as well as blue striations. The piece comes with a custom-made stand.
These types of objects are normally called mace heads. They may have been mounted on a shaft as a symbol of rank, perhaps derivative from a true weapon of similar form. Throughout the ancient world, maceheads varied significantly, and we know of a great number with different styles and decorations. Maceheads may not only have served a purpose in warfare, but also in religious contexts. Indeed, maceheads played an important role as votive offerings in shrines and temples across ancient Mesopotamia.
Measurements: (circa) H 6.8cm x W 6.6cm, with stand H 9cm x W 6.9cm
Provenance: Acquired in the 1980s-1990s. Property of a North West London gentleman.
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Very nice
Se oversettelseFast delivery, wonderful objects.
Se oversettelseMuy bonito.
Se oversettelsePerfect items thanks
Se oversettelseSmooth and fast, object is suberb.
Se oversettelseObject zoals vermeld, goede verpakking( met bijgevoegd de nodige documenten), en een snelle levering DankUwel verkoper
Se oversettelseHet beeldje is prachtig en precies volgens de beschrijving en foto’s. Snel en goed verpakt verzonden.
Se oversettelseHerzlichen Dank für die tolle Kommunikation und die schnelle Lieferung! Sind tolle Exponate……gerne wieder! Freude herrscht……!
Se oversettelseExcelent totul. Nota maximă! Felicitări!
Se oversettelseFast, efficient service. Very well packaged.
Se oversettelseTutto come descritto.👍👍
Se oversettelse100% recommended seller! The coin is more beautiful in real real than on the picture. I will buy from this seller again! :)
Se oversettelseUnfortunately from UK to Italy clearance fees and bureaucracy made the price totally inappropriate and the procedute too heavy.
Se oversettelseBeautiful items and perfect package; very professional service, but, unfortunately, Brexit makes clearance fees too high and customs bureaucracy too heavy.
Se oversettelseGood and fast delivery and also very good packaging 👍🏻
Se oversettelseWhat a joy. Two fantastic stone mace heads just arrived. :)
Se oversettelseMerci impeccable 👍🏻
Se oversettelseThank you for the nice amulets and necklaces
Se oversettelseDanke
Se oversettelseGreat stuff as usual
Se oversettelseSehr gute Kommunikation, schneller Service! Sehr schöne Exponate! Gerne wieder!
Se oversettelseEnvoi très rapide, achat conforme à la description
Se oversettelseObjet conforme à la description, vendeur professionnel sérieux, expédition soignée et rapide, content de mon acquisition.
Se oversettelseObjet conforme aux attentes et livré dans un délai très court
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Selger garanterer og kan bevise at objektet ble lovlig skaffet. Selger ble informert av Catawiki at de måtte skaffe dokumentasjonen som er påkrevd av lover og regler i deres bostedsland. Selger garanterer og har rett til å selge/eksportere dette objektet. Selger må skaffe all herkomst informasjon som er kjent for objektet til kjøper. Selger forsikrer at alle nødvendige tillatelser er/vil bli skaffet. Selger vil informere kjøper umiddelbart om det er forsinkelser ved å få tak i slike tillatelser.