Pounder

Mexican

before 16th century

Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information

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Provenance

Title: Pounder
Date: before 16th century
Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica
Culture: Mexican
Medium: Stone
Dimensions: H. 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
Classification: Stone-Implements
Credit Line: Bequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993
Object Number: 1994.35.777
Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing

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