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Object Number 07-3-20/C4080
Display Title Jaguar effigy stone metate
Descriptions
Object Description Tetrapod jaguar effigy grinding stone with deep oval grinding basin. Short legs also with geometric designs.
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy bowl, feline effigy, carved head, feet and tail, body of fel
Classification
  • Raw Material
  • Bowl
Department Archaeological
Date CE 1000-1552
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica / Cartago / <County> / <City> / Agua Caliente
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 7.5 x 29.5 cm (2 15/16 x 11 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C4080
Provenance
Collector E. C. Rost
Seller E. C. Rost

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