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Mace: HEN.M.326-1933

Object information

Current Location: Gallery 31 (Armoury)

Maker(s)

Production: Unknown

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Description

Mace, c.1550, German.

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart

Dating

16th Century, Mid#
Production date: circa AD 1550

Note

This very elaborate mace with a decorated handle and grip was obviously made for a wealthy client but would still have been an extremely effective weapon for close combat, especially when wielded from the back of a horse.

Components of the work

Mace composed of steel

Identification numbers

Accession number: HEN.M.326-1933
Primary reference Number: 19276
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 19 April 2021 Last processed: Thursday 7 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Applied Arts

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