The mace head is decorated with two gazelle heads attached to one body, flanked by two tools, possibly an axe and a knife. It was one of hundreds of cast-copper maces and scepters found in the Judean Desert. Each of the 80 mace heads found is different, indicating that their use was ceremonial rather than practical.
This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.
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https://www.judaicawebstore.com/-copper-mace-head-letter-opener-adaptation-nahal-mishmar-judean-desert-4th-millennium-bce-p157184463 Copper Mace head. Letter opener. Adaptation. Nahal Mishmar Judean Desert. 4th Millennium B.C.E.https://www.judaicawebstore.com/media/catalog/product/C/o/Copper-Mace-head-Letter-opener-Adaptation-Nahal-Mishmar-Judean-Desert-4th-Millennium-B-C-E_large.jpg30.9530.95USDOutOfStock/Jewish Gifts from Israel/The Israel Museum/Israel Museum Replicas/Jewish Gifts from Israel/Desk Accessories37054241 <P><BR>Material: <STRONG>Gold plated brass<BR></STRONG></P>
<P><BR>Size: <STRONG>5.5" / 14 cm </STRONG></P>
<P>Weight: <STRONG>30 gr</STRONG></P>
<P><BR>The mace head is decorated with two gazelle heads attached to one body, flanked by two tools, possibly an axe and a knife. It was one of hundreds of cast-copper maces and scepters found in the Judean Desert. Each of the 80 mace heads found is different, indicating that their use was ceremonial rather than practical.</P>
<P>This item comes with a certificate of authenticity of the Israel Museum, Jerusalem. Enclosed is a small description of its historical background in English and Hebrew.</P>
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