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Mace
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Mace

Date1700s-1800s
Mediumiron
Dimensions76.2 cm (30 in.), 1 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.288
ProvenancePurchased by John W. Higgins on April 18, 1927 from the Plaza Curiosity Shop, 107 East 59th Street, NYC. Given to the Museum on July 1, 1954. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2014.
On View
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Rajasthani
possibly 1800s, with earlier components
Katar (punch dagger)
Rajasthani
1700s
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Rajasthani
early 1700s
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Rajasthani
1700s
Bazuband (forearm guard)
Rajasthani
1800–1850
Bazuband (forearm guard)
Rajasthani
1700s–early 1800s
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Rajasthani
late 1700s-early 1800s
Conservation Status: After Treatment
Persian
about 1800
Central European
late 1400s
Mace
Southern Indian
1600s-1700s
Mace
Northern Indian
late 1700s-early 1800s