{"product_id":"predynastic-egyptian-granite-disc-mace-head","title":"Predynastic Egyptian Granite Disc Mace Head","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOriginates from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Egypt\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEra: \u003c\/strong\u003e4550 - 4000 BCE\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e8cm Ø x 3cm D\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA stunning granite or granodiorite disc-shape mace head from the predynastic period of ancient Egypt, dating between 4550 - 4000 BCE, a crucial period of Egypt, marking the transition between early agricultural communities and the rise of a unified Pharaonic state. A stunning mace head, constructed and carved of granite stone or a granodiorite, exhibiting beautifully carved edging as well as centrally bored hole to affix handle to. A lovely example showing the subtle craftsmanship of the period as well as quite the enigmatic presence. Displayed on included stand. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eProvenance: Spanish art market, 1990’s. See similar examples in The Met, object # 07.228.63, 07.228.64. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"gallery elder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44390570655878,"sku":null,"price":795.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0548\/8702\/2726\/files\/C56DF55D-0336-4E0B-B955-BF7E7E8D34F9.jpg?v=1789654797","url":"https:\/\/galleryelder.com\/products\/predynastic-egyptian-granite-disc-mace-head","provider":"gallery elder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}