Book (EN) - Ceremonial Maces in Poland from the 16th to the 18th Century

Ceremonial Maces in Poland from the 16th to the 18th Century

A scholarly exploration of richly ornamented ceremonial maces used in Poland between the 1500s and 1700s, offering detailed historical context, craftsmanship analysis, and cultural significance. 

Ceremonial Maces in Poland from the 16th to the 18th century’ is the first monograph in world literature devoted to modern ceremonial maces. The publication contains an extensive study of their symbols, typology and chronology, as well as decoration techniques. The topics discussed are illustrated by over 300 top-quality photos, detailing objects from Polish, Lithuanian, Russian, Ukrainian, Hungarian, Austrian, German, Danish, Swedish, etc. collections. The catalogue included approximately one hundred and fifty items related to the history of the former Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. The publication is the result of an exhibition organised in Wilanów at the turn of 2006 and 2007 and the research of the author, Jacek Gutowski, a collector and researcher.

Publisher: Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów
Year of publication: 2015
Length: 386 pages
Format: 33,7x21,6 cm

Donated by: Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanów