Tripod Bowl

29-166-22.2

From: Mexico (Central America) | San Miguel Atzacapotzalco

Curatorial Section: American

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Native Name Molcajete
Object Number 29-166-22.2
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Aztec
Provenience Mexico (Central America) | San Miguel Atzacapotzalco
Culture Area Central American
Period Aztec IV
Section American
Materials Clay | Pigment
Description

Chili grater with deeply scored lines crossing in interior bottom. Interior shoulder painted with pictorial floral? designs in sepia on buff. Much eroded. Heavy; rude workmanship. Solid legs ending in animal head(all broken).

Height 9.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Outside Diameter 21.5 Measurement Unit Not Provided
Credit Line Gift of Franz Boas, 1912
Other Number Sn Mig Atz 1419 - Field No SF | 1636 - Other Number

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