Mace
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Mace

TitleMace
ArtistPolish, Silesia, Teschen
Date17th century 17th century
MediumIron, wood, brass, bone or horn, and mother-of-pearl
Classificationshafted weapon
OriginPoland Poland
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 Polish, Silesia, Teschen, dated 17th century. It is executed in iron, wood, brass, bone or horn, and mother-of-pearl 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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