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Clay piece from an anient ruin of Southern Mexico. 30 inches square and 5 inches thick, with portions of the original blue, red and yellow colors still adhering. They are in alto-relievo and represent the ancient Mexican idea of an eclipse, viz: an eagle devouring the sun. The five circles represent the date.
Clay piece from an anient ruin of Southern Mexico. 30 inches square and 5 inches thick, with portions of the original blue, red and yellow colors still adhering. They are in alto-relievo and represent the ancient Mexican idea of an eclipse, viz: an eagle devouring the sun. The five circles represent the date.
Object Number 2004.24.33116
Display Title Clay piece from an anient ruin of Southern Mexico. 30 inches square and 5 inches thick, with portions of the original blue, red and yellow colors still adhering. They are in alto-relievo and represent the ancient Mexican idea of an eclipse, viz: an eagle devouring the sun. The five circles represent the date.
Descriptions
Keywords
  • Sculpture General
  • Archaeological
Department Photographic
Date 1992
Artist Hillel S. Burger
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico
Additional Geographic Terms Southern
Materials Negative, black and white
Dimensions Overall: 3.5 cm (1 3/8 in.)

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Clay piece from an anient ruin of Southern Mexico. 30 inches square and 5 inches thick, with portions of the original blue, red and yellow colors still adhering. They are in alto-relievo and represent the ancient Mexican idea of an eclipse, viz: an eagle devouring the sun. The five circles represent the date.
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