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1884.12.6

Iron mace with horned bull head and traces of gold inlaid decoration. [SM 28/03/2007]

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1884.12.6

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Collection type
Object
Description
Iron mace with horned bull head and traces of gold inlaid decoration. [SM 28/03/2007]
Long description
Iron mace with horned bull head and traces of gold inlaid decoration. The head has openings at the nostrils which were designed to make a whistling sound when a blow was struck. The decoration is a scrolling leaf pattern on both the head and shaft. [SM 28/03/2007]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Bangladesh
Asia > Southern Asia > Bangladesh
Bihar Kolapur
Date / Period
Date made: Possibly before 1874
Date collected
?By 1874
Acquisition information
Donated: 1884
Materials and processes
Material Iron Metal, Material Gold Metal, Material Steel Metal, Process Forged (Metal), Process Inlaid
Dimensions
Length: max 750 mm, Width: max 170 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1884.12.6 PR Cat other PR nos: 360

Search terms: Weapon, Figure, Club, Animal Figure

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