Metate
Metate with Tripod Supports, curved grinding platform decorated with incised geometric designs of chevrons and linear patterns; two stylized animal figures on each end of upper section; igneous rock, grey porous texture, possibly basalt, Costa Rican (Nicoya Peninsula), 300-800 AD
- Date
- 9th century
- In our collection
- since February the 4th, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 9 1/2 x 18 3/4 x 9 5/8 in. (24.1 x 47.6 x 24.4 cm)
- Location
- Not on View
- Medium
- Basalt
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 7% iron 16% oxygen 1% cadmium 53% copper 23%