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Piriform mace head
Egyptian
Predynastic–Early Dynastic Period, Naqada II–Dyn. 1
2960–2770 B.C., or earlier
Findspot: Egypt, Hierakonpolis
Medium/Technique
Limestone
Dimensions
Height x diameter: .063 x .06
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1017
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Axes, maces, clubs
DescriptionLimestone; cone shape (piriform), bottom and sides rounded, hole double drilled through center. Discolored black in places; eroded or battered on one side. Appears to be a pencil "Z" or "N" on object.
ProvenanceFrom Hierakonpolis. 1898: Excavated by J. E. Quibell for the Egyptian Research Account, given to the MFA by the Egyptian Research Account.
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)
(Accession date: November 1, 1898)