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Image Not Available for Iron oxide (haematite) mirror with concavity in middle and 2 perforations at top
Iron oxide (haematite) mirror with concavity in middle and 2 perforations at top
Image Not Available for Iron oxide (haematite) mirror with concavity in middle and 2 perforations at top
Object Number 41-36-20/8103
Display Title Iron oxide (haematite) mirror with concavity in middle and 2 perforations at top
Descriptions
Object Description Mirror, haematite; Iron oxide (haematite) mirror with concavity in middle and 2 perforations at top
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, mirror on 1 side, 1 side unworked, 2 perforations.
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Aztec
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Federal District
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 4.5 x 4.9 x 1 cm (1 3/4 x 1 15/16 x 3/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 41-36-20/8103
Provenance
Seller Col. Genaro Guajardo
Owner Albert Gallatin (1940-1941)
Donor Donated by Albert Gallatin (1941)

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