13th Century Bronze Mace Head (Scan)

A direct window into the Middle Ages. This model is based on a 3D scan of an authentic bronze mace head found in the early 20th century.

⚔️ Historical Context: Estimated to date back to the second half of the 13th Century, this object served a dual purpose: it was a blunt-force weapon of war, but also a significant emblem of power and authority for its wielder.

📏 Dimensions & Assembly Info:

• Scale: 1:1 (Original size).
• Shaft Hole: Please note that the socket is irregular and tapered, reflecting the hand-forged nature of the original artifact.
  • Bottom diameter: approx. 22 mm
  • Top diameter: approx. 15 mm
  • To mount this, you will need to carve or sand a wooden handle to match this specific conical shape.

Use Cases:

• Historical Decoration: Prints beautifully in metallic filaments (Bronze/Gold/Iron) for a "cabinet of curiosities" display.
• Education: Excellent for history teachers demonstrating medieval weaponry evolution.
• Cosplay/Reenactment: A safe, lightweight alternative to real metal for costumes (use high infill for durability).

Print Tip: For a realistic "cast metal" texture without silk “metal” filament, you may try using the "Fuzzy Skin" setting in your slicer (set to a low value, e.g., 0.1mm thickness/density), or print in Matte PLA and apply a metallic dry-brush finish.