**Originally Listed At $1000**

Ancient Central Asia, ca. late 2nd to early 1st millennium BCE. An incredible mace head, formed from bronze via the lost wax (cire perdue) technique, that features a ball-shaped head and eight slender lobes that alternate along either the upper or lower head. Each protrusion exhibits a pair of vertical slivers as well as a bullseye-style 'eye' that has recessed cavities which were perhaps once adorned with enamel or precious stones. The cylindrical socketing shaft is capped with a discoid protrusion, and the interior of the head cavity bears over a dozen thin pins for gripping the inserted end of the handle. Enveloping the mace head are mottled layers of green and russet patina that imbue the weapon with a distinguished presentation. Size: 3.3" L x 2.3" W (8.4 cm x 5.8 cm); 4.75" H (12.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: private Zaveloff collection, Lakewood, New Jersey, USA, acquired in 2002 from Venus Gallery, Israel

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#155827

Minor nicks and abrasions to socketing shaft, rim, and head, with encrustations within head cavity and some bullseye motifs, otherwise intact and excellent. Light earthen deposits and great patina throughout.