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Mace (Gurj)
Unknown1700 AD - 1800 AD
National Museum - New Delhi
New Delhi , India
A variant of mace, gurj or gargaj, was used for an armour breaking and more specially for helmet crushing. This heavy weapon was also used for smashing the enemy inside his armour. Completely made of metal, it has a cylindrical rod fitted with steel spikes and it appears like an eight-petalled flower surmounted with a small spike.
Details
- Title: Mace (Gurj)
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Nationality: Indian
- Date Created: 1700 AD - 1800 AD
- Location: kashmir, India
- Physical Dimensions: h1290 cm (WIthout cover)
- Type: Arms & Armour
- Rights: National Museum, Janpath, New Delhi
- Style: Indian Arms & Armor Art
- Place Part Of: India
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