Flanged Mace
16th-17th century
Description
The head of the mace is comprised of nine steel flanges, with ornamental edges, that are welded to the steel haft. Traces of copper can be found on some of the flanges, suggesting that the mace head may have been gilded. The finial is embossed in the form of a lotus. The haft is made of a single piece of steel with an embossed, twisted pattern.
Dimensions
51.5 cm, 4.4 kg (20 1/4 in., 9.7 lb)
Provenance
Eric Schroeder (by 1971) Stuart Cary Welch (by 1999 - 2008,) by descent; to his estate (2008-2009,) gift; to Harvard Art Museum. Notes: Eric Schroeder died March 27, 1971. Object was part of temporary loan to Museum in 1999.
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