Contact Seller
TimesAncient
Tel07503789204Please quote Antiques Atlas.
Ancient Egyptian faience shabti 4th-1st century BC.
Bronze Age English Palstave Axe head.
Large Black-figure Corinthian aryballos
Ancient Egyptian Polychrome Amulet of the god Bes
Luristan Bronze Gazelle Figurine
Ancient Egyptian carnelian menat amulet
Pair of Luristan iron-age bronze animal figurines
Bronze Age ceremonial stone macehead
Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.
Large Etruscan blackware oinochoe
Roman Eros Cameo Silver Ring
Medieval Sandstone Head 1500s
Non UK callers :
+44 7503789204
Bronze Age ceremonial stone macehead
A lightly mottled grey stone macehead. The heavy stone head is tapered, with a central piercing for mounting on a wooden shaft.
Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Age: Circa 3rd-2nd Millenium BC.
Very Fine condition, with a few patches of light accretion.
Height 7.2 cms (2.8 ins).
Provenance: London collection 1990's.
Literature: Such mace-heads were also found in ancient Chinese tombs. See item 3 fig 10 for the type: The Mace-head: A significant evidence of the early cultural Interaction between the West and East: Li Shuicheng.
This mace head would originally have been attached to a wooden shaft and used for ceremonial purposes or as a weapon. Mace-heads may not only have served a purpose in warfare, but also in religious contexts.
Mace-heads were a special artifact for the display of status and symbolized authority limited to noble and elite warrior classes. The discoveries in Dorak showed that only the kings were qualified to use maces. In Ancient Egypt and the Near East, many carvings representing mace-head holders have confirmed the unique functions of maces.
One of the areas where the largest number of maces has been discovered is the Ancient Egyptian Kingdom in Northern Africa. In the Nubian kingdom in the Upper Nile, mace-heads have been found dating to the late neolithic period. All were made with fine and scarce materials. Such mace-heads were all found in the Levant before they are known in Egypt. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
SellerTimesAncient
View all stock from
TimesAncient
Private dealer
By appointment only
Bristol
Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
Ancient Near Eastern Bronze Age: Circa 3rd-2nd Millenium BC.
Very Fine condition, with a few patches of light accretion.
Height 7.2 cms (2.8 ins).
Provenance: London collection 1990's.
Literature: Such mace-heads were also found in ancient Chinese tombs. See item 3 fig 10 for the type: The Mace-head: A significant evidence of the early cultural Interaction between the West and East: Li Shuicheng.
This mace head would originally have been attached to a wooden shaft and used for ceremonial purposes or as a weapon. Mace-heads may not only have served a purpose in warfare, but also in religious contexts.
Mace-heads were a special artifact for the display of status and symbolized authority limited to noble and elite warrior classes. The discoveries in Dorak showed that only the kings were qualified to use maces. In Ancient Egypt and the Near East, many carvings representing mace-head holders have confirmed the unique functions of maces.
One of the areas where the largest number of maces has been discovered is the Ancient Egyptian Kingdom in Northern Africa. In the Nubian kingdom in the Upper Nile, mace-heads have been found dating to the late neolithic period. All were made with fine and scarce materials. Such mace-heads were all found in the Levant before they are known in Egypt. All our items are supplied with an illustrated certificate of authenticity (COA) which will act as as a guarantee that all items are authentic and dated to the period stated.
All our items include shipping to mainland UK.
Buyers outside the UK and non-mainland UK need to email us for postage costs before buying. Overseas buyers need to check that the item they intend buying can be imported into their country and will be responsible for paying any customs and/or tax charges.
Payment is can be made either through clicking on the Buy Securely icon, or alternatively via a bank transfer (in which case we can pass on the resulting saving of Paypal fees). We are not able to process debit/credit card payments over the phone.
Price
The price has been listed in British Pounds.
Conversion rates as of 12/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Category Ancient Artifacts
Date 3rd-2nd Millenium BC.
Pre 16th Century Antiques Material Stone
Item code as1213a143 / K445
Status For Sale
£185.00 
$241.96
€219.17
$241.96
€219.17
Conversion rates as of 12/SEP/2024. Euro & Dollar prices will vary and should only be used as a guide.
Always confirm final price with dealer.
Shipping information
Antiquities are precious, and we send all items with insurance and tracking where possible, which is also reflected in the shipping cost.
Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
Since 1 January 2021, EU buyers may be required to pay import VAT, and sometimes a customs processing fee. These amounts vary by country and carrier. Antiquities are usually duty free and subject to a lower percentage VAT rate. New processes can also increase delivery times.
Terms and conditions
TimesAncient guarantees all items to be authentic and to comply with the description provided in relation to broad age and culture. Upon satisfactory evidence from a recognised authority, an item found not to comply with this guarantee of authenticity can be returned to TimesAncient by the Buyer for a full refund including return shipping costs.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
An item found to be unsatisfactory may be returned to TimesAncient for a full refund within 14 days of receipt, provided it is returned in the same condition as sent.
The Buyer will bear responsibility for return shipping costs, safe packing and insurance.
View all stock from
TimesAncient
Private dealerBy appointment only
Bristol
Somerset
Tel : 07503789204
Non UK callers : +44 7503789204
You may also be interested in
Ancient Egyptian faience shabti 4th-1st century BC.
Bronze Age English Palstave Axe head.
Large Black-figure Corinthian aryballos
Ancient Egyptian Polychrome Amulet of the god Bes
Luristan Bronze Gazelle Figurine
Ancient Egyptian carnelian menat amulet
Pair of Luristan iron-age bronze animal figurines
Bronze Age ceremonial stone macehead
Egyptian shabti for Nes-Chonsu Circa 850 BC.
Large Etruscan blackware oinochoe
Roman Eros Cameo Silver Ring
Medieval Sandstone Head 1500s