Stone macehead

Mace heads were regarded as a symbol of power, representing not only the earthly command, but also the power shared with the gods. Several types of mace heads, richly decorated or in a miniature version, have been found in temples in Mesopotamia as votive offerings. This example is very remarkable, since it is dedicated to Gilgamesh by a still unidentified king (Lugal-KAL.EŠ2.NE.URUDU), probably b…