Gorz (ceremonial mace)
Culture
Persian
Dateabout 1800
Mediumiron with copper brazing
Dimensions77.5 cm (30 1/2 in.), 8 lb, 12 oz (weight)
ClassificationsArms and Armor
Credit LineThe John Woodman Higgins Armory Collection
Object number2014.414
DescriptionIron or steel. Long, solid haft of octagonal section on lower half, ending in rounded butt with "C"-shaped suspension ring. Haft is cylindrical above, terminating in large, heavy head of slightly flattened spherical shape. with turned ferrule below & carved, conical fitting above with short quadrangular spike. Sides of head are fitted with 7 faceted low hexagonal bossets; there is extensive copper brazing on the head.Label TextThis mace is too heavy for fighting: it would have been carried in procession on ceremonial occasions celebrated by Shi'ite Muslims.ProvenancePurchased by Museum at Macomber sale , lot #306 at the American Art Association, Anderson Galleries (NYC) during December 10-12, 1936. Paid $17.50 for lot. Collection transfer from Higgins Armory, January 2104.
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