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Plate with Cipactli Profile
Unknownc. 1325 - 1521
Reading Public Museum
Reading, United States
Elite members of Aztec society dined on fine ceramic plates and vessels often decorated with images of deities. This plate bears the depiction of Cipactli, the caiman or alligator that represents the earth.
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Details
- Title: Plate with Cipactli Profile
- Creator: Unknown
- Date Created: c. 1325 - 1521
- Physical Dimensions: 1"h x 10.125"d
- Type: object
- External Link: http://collection.readingpublicmuseum.org/objects/2718/plate-with-cipactli-decoration?ctx=620bae3b-6925-4cb8-b35e-5885c23a06e7&idx=0
- Medium: slipped earthenware
- Culture: Aztec Civilization
- Credit Line: Museum Purchase
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