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Fragment of carved stone metate, with alligator-serpent head. One support. Curv
Fragment of carved stone metate, with alligator-serpent head. One support. Curv
Object Number 973-24-20/24146
Display Title Fragment of carved stone metate, with alligator-serpent head. One support. Curv
Descriptions
Inventory Description Carved stone metate fragment, alligator/serpant head, one carved leg
Classification
  • Metate
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Central America / Panama
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 28.5 x 20.5 x 19 cm (11 1/4 x 8 1/16 x 7 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 973-24-20/24146

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