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Stone owl. Aztec, 1325-1521. From Mexico. Birds are rarely represented in Aztec stone sculpture. This rare sculpture of an owl has a shallow receptacle on its back, which indicates that it may have been used as a cuauhxicalli, a vessel for sacrificial offerings. 48 x 30 x 26 cm. Inv. ET Am1925,1210.3.
Location
British Museum/London/Great Britain
Unique Identifier
ART343743
Type
Image
Purpose
Public
Size
3072px × 2061px
Photo Credit
© The Trustees of the British Museum / Art Resource, NY
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Aztec (1350-1521 CE)
Offering
Owl
Sacrifice
Stonecarving
Vessel