ANCIENT WESTERN ASIATIC CEREMONIAL BRONZE MACE HEAD WITH FACES

Ca. 1200-1000 BC. A ceremonial bronze cast mace head featuring a globular body flanked with two short necks to either side with a circular shaft hole. The body is decorated with a dual-side face, with stylised eyes, nose and mouth. Beautiful green patination covers the surface. Size: L:67mm / W:44mm; 160g. Provenance: Private London collection ( B.A); formerly acquired in the 1970s from John Lees collection.