Ancient Near Eastern ArtStone-Implements7th–6th millennium B.C.
Artwork Details
| Title | Mace head |
| Medium | Calcite |
| Dimensions | 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) |
| Classification | Stone-Implements |
| Department | Ancient Near Eastern Art |
| Date | 7th–6th millennium B.C. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Sheldon and Barbara Breitbart, 1985 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Period | Neolithic |
| Date Range | 7000 BC – 5000 BC |
Provenance
| Region | Syria |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 327129