Medium: Volcanic Stone
Geograhical Locations:
Dates:1000–1400
Dimensions: 7 x 9 5/16 x 18 1/4 in. (17.8 x 23.7 x 46.4 cm)
Collections:
Exhibitions:
Accession Number: 34.5088
Catalogue Description: Carved jaguar metate with four tall animal legs, a snarling jaguar head at one end, and a long curved tail attached to the rear right leg. The plate is square-shaped with rounded sides and raised walls making it look like a shallow bowl. The jaguar head is finely carved with raised ears, circular eyes, a long nose, and a snarling mouth with exposed fangs. The top of the animal's head and tail are decorated with carved geometrical designs, and the legs with carved circles. Condition: excellent.