Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implementsca. 2700–2600 B.C.
Mace head is a stone-implements created in ca. 2700–2600 B.C. using calcite measuring 3.11 in. (7.9 cm) — now part of the Ancient Near Eastern Art collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | 3.11 in. (7.9 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Credit Line | Rogers Fund and Gifts of Lucy W. Drexel, Theodore M. Davis, Helen Miller Gould, Albert Gallatin, Egypt Exploration Fund and Egyptian Research Account, by exchange, 1950 |
| Date | ca. 2700–2600 B.C. |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
dating from the Early Dynastic II period. The estimated date range is 2700 BC – 2600 BC.
Geography
Origin: Mesopotamia.
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Mace head?
Mace head is housed in the Ancient Near Eastern Art department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Mace head created?
Mace head dates to ca. 2700–2600 B.C..
What material is Mace head made from?
Mace head is crafted from calcite.
Is Mace head in the public domain?
Mace head is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026