<em>Metate or Stool</em>, 1000–1300. Volcanic stone, 12 11/16 x 21 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (32.2 x 54.6 x 54.5 cm). Brooklyn Museum, Gift of Mrs. Minor C. Keith in memory of her husband, 31.1690. Creative Commons-BY (Photo: Brooklyn Museum, CUR.31.1690.jpg)

Metate or Stool

Medium: Volcanic stone

Geograhical Locations:

Dates:1000–1300

Dimensions: 12 11/16 x 21 1/2 x 21 7/16 in. (32.2 x 54.6 x 54.5 cm)

Collections:

Accession Number: 31.1690

Image: CUR.31.1690.jpg,

Catalogue Description:
Large, round metate or stool with sixteen carved jaguar heads around the rim and an openwork pedestal base that flares out at the bottom. The jaguar heads are finely carved with upright ears, almond eyes, and snarling mouths. The plate is smooth. Condition: good; a small section of the plate was broken and repaired.

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