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Mace late eighteenth century
Iron | 71.0 x 8.0 cm (whole object) | RCIN 62760
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An Indian iron mace. The spear divided by 8 flanges and terminating in cone-shaped finial. The rope twist shaft with knop end and four loose twisted rings.
Provenance
Taken from the Fort at Agra after the city’s capture by British forces in October 1803.
Sent by Anthony Carlisle to his brother Nicholas, with other maces, RCINs 62762, 62760, 61760 and 71699, requesting that he show them to the Society of Antiquaries. In the accompanying letter, he wrote ‘these Instruments were taken out of the Arsenal together with some Treasures, and are stated to have been carried before the Native Princes on grand Public Processions.’Presented to George IV when Prince Regent by Mr Carlisle, August 1815. Displayed in the Armoury at Carlton House (CH AA 2488).
Sent to Windsor Castle and subsequently displayed in the North Corridor there (no. 69).
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Medium and techniques
Iron
Measurements
71.0 x 8.0 cm (whole object)
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