Mace
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Mace

TitleMace
ArtistGerman
Date1470/1500 15th century
MediumIron and brass
Classificationshafted weapon
OriginGermany Germany
Holding institutionArt Institute of Chicago
Credit lineGeorge F. Harding Collection
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mace” is a work by German, dated 1470/1500. It is executed in iron and brass and classified as shafted weapon. This work is in the public domain (CC0), so the image may be downloaded and reused for any purpose without permission (see the licence note below).

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