Auctions Imperial 2017 May Arms & Armor
Lot 311:
Description
Of bronze, in characteristic coboctahedral form, retaining its original stepped and beaded finial,
and engraved on each face in Russian with its find-site and date, KALUGA / 20TH DAY OF FEBRUARY / YEAR 1831. Maces of this form were used popular among the Rus, notably at the Battle of Kalka in 1223. 13th century. Minor cracks and small perforation, with contemporary wood mount. Overall length 5.5 cm. Condition IV
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