Mace at The British Museum, London

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The mace's intricate details are a testament to its rich history, featuring engravings that adorn the head. This suggests it was likely used in dervish processions during the Qajar dynasty, a Persianized royal family of Turkic origin that ruled Persia (Iran) from 1785 to 1925. The Qajar state was officially known as the Sublime State of Persia, and its leaders took full control of Iran in 1794 by deposing Lotf'Ali Khan, the last ruler of the Zand dynasty. The Qajars then reasserted Iranian sovereignty over large parts of the Caucasus and Central Asia, with Mohammad Khan Qajar seizing Mashhad in 1796 and being formally crowned as shah after a punitive campaign against Iran's Georgian subjects. In the North and South Caucasus, however, the Qajar dynasty eventually lost many integral areas to the Russians in the 19th century, including modern-day Georgia, Dagestan, Azerbaijan, and Armenia. This object is part of "Scan The World", a non-profit initiative by MyMiniFactory that creates a digital archive of fully 3D printable sculptures, artworks, and landmarks from around the globe for public access. Scan The World is an open-source community effort where interesting items can be contributed. If you have something to share, email stw@myminifactory.com to learn how you can participate. Scanned using photogrammetry, processed with Agisoft PhotoScan.