Labret (with loose tiny human figure of knapped flint in cap)
Labret (with loose tiny human figure of knapped flint in cap)

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Art of the Ancient Americas

Labret (with loose tiny human figure of knapped flint in cap),

ca. 1500

Aztec
Postclassic Period
y1989-95

Information

Title
Labret (with loose tiny human figure of knapped flint in cap)
Dates

ca. 1500

Medium
Obsidian, gold, and quartz
Dimensions
h. 2.4 cm., w. 3.3 cm., d. 1.9 cm. (15/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase, gift of Herbert L. Lucas
Object Number
y1989-95
Place Made

North America, Mexico, West Mexico

Culture
Aztec
Period
Postclassic
Type
labrets, ornament
Materials
quartz, obsidian, gold
Subject
figures (representations)

Paul Arany, New York, NY; purchased on November 9 1989 by the Princeton University Art Museum.

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