; Date(s): about -3000 - about -2500; Classification(s): weapons, mace head, carved; Acquisition: given by Egyptian Research Account, 1898 [E.32b.1898]
Description: Limestone mace head, pear shaped. There is a hole drilled through the centre to allow attachment to a wooden rod. Mace heads are symbolic of the power of the king. The ruler of is often shown on temple reliefs smiting Egyptian enemies with such a weapon.
