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Object Number
2009.2.1
Display Title
Hacha with head of priest
Descriptions
Object Description
Volcanic stone hacha of flattened openwork form, carved with the head of a priest, with sunken eyes and mouth, circular ear ornaments and elaborate headdress
Inventory Description
Hacha, flattened openwork, carved head, profile, mounted
Classification
- Ornament
Department
Archaeological
Date
500-700 AD
Culture
- Classic period
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America
/
Mexico
/
Veracruz
Materials
Volcanic rock
Dimensions
Overall: 27.5 x 18 x 3.8 cm (10 13/16 x 7 1/16 x 1 1/2 in.)
Quantity
1
Credit Line
Gift of Ann ('67) and Robert Walzer, 2009
Provenance
Owner
Robert Walzer
(5/23/1970 - 1/2/2009)
Owner
Ann Walzer
(5/23/1970 - 1/2/09)
Owner
Jay C. Leff
Intermediary
Parke-Bernet Galleries Inc.
(5/23/70)
Donor
Robert Walzer
(5/23/1970 - 1/2/2009)
Donor
Ann Walzer
(5/23/1970 - 1/2/09)
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