c. 2900–2350 BC. Early Dynastic period. Mesopotamia. This carved stone mace head with diagonal flutes is among the most graceful weapons to survive from ancient Mesopotamia. The elegant, finely carved swirling ridges below the lip give a fluid character to this weapon. Provenance: From an old British collection of Asian Art formed in the 1990 on the UK and European art market. Size: L:82mm / W:57mm ; 490g