Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Mace head |
| Medium | Limestone |
| Dimensions | 3 in. (7.6 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | ca. 2700–2600 B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Caroline Ransom Williams, 1948 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Early Dynastic I-II |
| Date Range | 2700 BC – 2600 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Mesopotamia |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 324035