Bidspirit auction | EGYPTIAN STONE MACE HEAD

EGYPTIAN STONE MACE HEAD - Pre Dynastic Period, Ca. 4000 - 3000 BC.A stone mace head of biconical form with a central perforation. The edges are rounded, transitioning into slightly convex faces. The surface is polished and exhibits a mottled pattern of black and beige, with irregular patches across the body. Size: 70mm x 30mm; Weight: 175gProvenance: Private European collection; Ex. German private collection, 1970s-1980s. Later in a private British collection. Published: Philipp von Zabern. Entdeckungen. Aegyptische Kunst in Suddeutschsland. Mainz an Rhein, 1985, p. 12, Kat. 6.