Culture/People

probably Aztec (archaeological culture) (attributed)

Previous owner

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947

Seller

Leo Stein, Non-Indian, 1872-1947

Presenter/funding source

Thea Heye (Thea Kowne/Mrs. Dorothea Page/Mrs. George Gustav Heye), Non-Indian, 1888-1935

Object Name

Mirror

Media/Materials

Obsidian

Techniques

Ground, polished, drilled

Dimensions

22.9 x 1.6 cm

Object Type

Personal items

Native Term

tézcatl

Place

Tenochtitlan; Federal District; Mexico (inferred)

Geographical Areas

Valley of Mexico

Date created

AD 1150–1521 (Late Post-Classic period)

Collection History

Collection history unknown; formerly in the collection of Leo Stein (1872-1947, renowned art collector and brother of Gertrude Stein); purchased by MAI from Leo Stein in 1928 using funds donated by Thea (Mrs. George) Heye.

Catalog Number

16/3380

Barcode

163380.000

See related items

Aztec (archaeological culture)

Personal items

On View

NMAI, New York, NY: Infinity of Nations, Mesoamerica & Circum Caribbean

Data Source

National Museum of the American Indian

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