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Pear-shaped mace head
Egyptian
Predynastic or Early Dynastic Period
3700–3100 B.C.
Medium/Technique
Travertine (Egyptian alabaster)
Dimensions
H. 4 cm, Diameter 6 cm
Credit Line
Egyptian Research Account by subscription
Accession Number98.1018
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CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsWarfare, hunting, fishing – Axes, maces, clubs
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)