Name: A rare Chinese Green-Stone Mace Head, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 - 2000 BCE
Brand: Stair Galleries
SKU: AX2001
Price: 548300.0 JPY
Availability: InStock

A rare Chinese Green-Stone Mace Head, Neolithic Period, ca. 3000 - 2000 BCE

¥548,300

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The mace-head is more than a weapon, it is a unique object that has a ritual role symbolizing one's authority and prestige. This fine example is carved from green stone, the exterior carefully hand polished, and drilled through the center for attachment to a wooden shaft.

The archaeological evidence available so far has revealed that the earliest mace-heads first appeared in the Near East about 8300–6000 BCE along with the early development and spread of agriculture. In China, mace-heads were found only in Xinjiang, Gansu, Qinghai, and Western Shaanxi in Northwestern Chine, indicating the Western origin of this type of artifact.

Condition: Mineral accretion throughout, but intact and in excellent condition overall. Custom mounted.

Dimensions: Diameter: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm)

Provenance: Private upstate New York collection, acquired in the early 2000s.

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