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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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