For when a sword is just too good for your enemies

An ancient battle mace from Luristan, in modern Iran, dated to about 1000 BC.

Luristan is a province located in western Iran, and its territory extends over an area of approximately 30,000 km2. The terrain of Luristan consists of the upper valleys of the Zagros Mountains, bordered by Nahavand to the north, by Kermanshe south and southwest, to the east by the Dez river separating Luristan from the Bakhtiari territory, and the mountains overlooking Malayer and Boroujerd to the northeast.

In antiquity, Luristan was more populous than it is currently, and the province was extensively cultivated. Most metal industries in the Bronze and Iron Ages, especially those industries that produced very elaborate artifacts relied upon the patronage of a small minority from among the ruling class. The affluent ruling elite seem to have consisted of warrior horsemen who were buried with their weapons and harness trappings, like this mace.

Looks like it would leave a nice dent if someone hit you with it.