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Lot 12

A Rare Iranian Mace Head
Saljuq, 12th/14th Century

27 November 2013, 13:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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A Rare Iranian Mace Head
Saljuq, 12th/14th Century

Of copper alloy, of octagonal section fluted to form eight shallow triangular flanges (one damaged), each flange engraved with a panel of arabesques on both sides, the spaces between engraved with a vertical design of foliage, domed finial surmounted by an iron cap and engraved en suite with the flanges around the base, and circular socket (split) engraved with a row of diamond-shaped and circular florets above and below a central moulding engraved with a line of ropework, the base with contemporary copper reinforcing strap (incomplete)
13.7 cm. high

Footnotes

For related examples in the Furusiyya Art Foundation Collection see Bashir Mohamed, The Arts of the Muslim Knight ..., 2007, pp. 246-248, nos. 231-236

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