Mace head
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Mace head

TitleMace head
Dateca. 8th–7th century BCE 7th century BCE
MediumBronze
OriginIran Iran
Holding institutionThe Metropolitan Museum of Art
Credit lineGift of Robert B. Forrest, 1962
RightsPublic domain (CC0). Free to use for any purpose.

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