Ceremonial Grinding Table (Metate)

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Date

1–500 CE

Medium

Volcanic stone

Dimensions

30.5 × 52.1 × 45.7 cm (12 × 20 1/2 × 18 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Everett McNear in memory of Everett McNear

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