Lot 282:
A PERSIAN QAJAR DYNASTY MACE
Sold for: $1,300
Description
An above-average example. Of steel, wrought in the form of a devil’s head with prominent top spike, horns, eyes, ears and nose, enriched with silver and gold inlay. On its etched steel haft. Latter 19th century. Weapons such as these were popular in Muharram Mourning ceremonies. Overall length 95.3 cm / 37.5 inch. Condition II
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