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Mace (gurz) eighteenth century
Steel | 63.5 cm (whole object) | RCIN 38588
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A mace or gurz with a head composed of eight foliate steel blades, and a circular steel shaft, terminating in a sword-hilt with a broad knuckle-guard and a flat, circular pommel. In parts of India, maces were used as a symbol of office as well as weapons.
Provenance
Presented to King Edward VII, when Prince of Wales, during his tour of India in 1875-76. The mace recorded in Arms and Armour at Sandringham House (1910) as from Jaipur or Udaipur.
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Medium and techniques
Steel
Measurements
63.5 cm (whole object)
50.0 cm (blade length)
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