Mace Head
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Mace Head

TitleMace Head
Date300–500 CE 4th century
Mediumpecked and polished gray stone
ClassificationSculpture
OriginCosta Rica Costa Rica
Holding institutionThe Cleveland Museum of Art
Credit lineMace Head, 300–500 CE. Costa Rica. Pecked and polished gray stone; overall: 4.2 x 7.3 x 13.6 cm (1 5/8 x 2 7/8 x 5 3/8 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, Gift of Mr. and Mrs. James C. Gruener, 1990.165
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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“Mace Head” is a work of unattributed authorship, dated 300–500 CE. It is executed in pecked and polished gray stone and classified as sculpture. 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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