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Two-headed figure rattle

13th–early 16th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Two-headed figure rattle
  • Date: 13th–early 16th century
  • Geography: Mexico, Mesoamerica
  • Culture: Mexica (Aztec)
  • Medium: Ceramic, pigment
  • Dimensions: H. 9 × W. 7 in. (22.9 × 17.8 cm)
  • Classification: Ceramics-Musical Instruments
  • Credit Line: Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Cedric H. Marks, 1998
  • Object Number: 1998.317.3
  • Curatorial Department: The Michael C. Rockefeller Wing
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