6th Dec, 2023 11:00
Arms, Armour & Militaria
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A RARE MASSIVE INDIAN GILT COPPER ALLOY MACE (HANUMAN GADA), 18TH/19TH CENTURY, PROBABLY KERALA
with bulbous head formed of a series of vertical orange-like segments, tapering moulded terminal, and spirally moulded integral haft with pointed base, and retaining much early gilt finish throughout,
92.5 cm
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number E37.
Maces of this type are associated with the Hindu God Hanuman and are carried in the right hand as symbols of sovereignty.
Sold for £1,000
with bulbous head formed of a series of vertical orange-like segments, tapering moulded terminal, and spirally moulded integral haft with pointed base, and retaining much early gilt finish throughout,
92.5 cm
Roy Elvis Catalogue Number E37.
Maces of this type are associated with the Hindu God Hanuman and are carried in the right hand as symbols of sovereignty.
Auction: Arms, Armour & Militaria, 6th Dec, 2023
