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Lot 246*
A ceremonial maceprobably Ukraine, 18th century
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7 June 2010, 14:00 BST
London, New Bond StreetSold for £3,840 inc. premium
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Find your local specialistA ceremonial mace
probably Ukraine, 18th century
the gilded brass finial with six ribs, horn handle with gilded brass mounts decorated in repoussé in characteristic Ukrainian baroque style
length: 56cm (22in).
the gilded brass finial with six ribs, horn handle with gilded brass mounts decorated in repoussé in characteristic Ukrainian baroque style
length: 56cm (22in).
Footnotes
Similar maces were presented to the Russian tsars and top-level state officials as diplomatic gifts and were often used in ceremonies as well as in combat as a symbol of power and authority. See Muzei Moskovskogo Kremlia. Gosudareva Oruzheinaia Palata, St. Petersburg, 2002, pp. 194-195.
Saleroom notices
Please note that the date of the proposed lot has been changed to late 19th century. Please also note that the handle is probably made of stained wood.

