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Seven-Flanged Mace
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The mace was primarily a weapon for mounted warriors in both actual combat and courtly contests. For this reason it was regarded as a knightly weapon. Arming oneself with a mace had gradually taken on significance among the nobility and commanding officers. It eventually came to be considered a badge of rank, to be carried by its owner in parades and other ceremonial occasions, as this decorated example certainly was.
| Artist / Maker | Italy(?) |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 1540–50 |
| Culture / Origin | Italy(?) |
| Medium | gilded russet steel; with chiseled foliate decoration |
| Dimensions | Overall: 64.5 cm (25 3/8 in.); Head: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.) |
| Department | Medieval Art |
| Type | Arms and Armor |
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Image & data: Cleveland Museum of Art, CC0 / Public Domain.
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