The Antiquities of Orissa v1.c10.379

v1.c10.379

**Clubs :** Of arms of the non-missile class sticks, clubs and maces were the most ancient. Though they could be hurled at an enemy when hard pressed, they were ordinarily not intended for such a purpose. Illustrations Nos. 201, 206, 207 and 208, all taken from the Great Tower of Bhuvaneśvara, are the principal varieties of this class of weapon. Illustration No. 202, shows a large mace or club five feet high, tied with ornamental metal bands. Its body is ribbed, and the ends are mounted with thick knobs. It has been taken from the hand of a guard at the entrance to the Bhoga Maṇḍapa at Puri.