Production: Unknown
Mace, c.1550, German.
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1933-03-16) by Henderson, James Stewart
16th Century, Mid#
Production date:
circa
AD 1550
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.
Mace composed of steel
Accession number: HEN.M.326-1933
Primary reference Number: 19276
Stable URI
Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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