Architectural Model
Unknown Artist
1st–8th century
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
H. 5 3/8 x W. 3 5/8 in. (13.7 x 9.3 cm)
Classification
Stone-Sculpture
Culture
Mezcala
Department
Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Bequest of Arthur M. Bullowa, 1993
Accession Number
1994.35.653
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About this artwork
This Architectural Model dating to 1st–8th century exemplifies the artistic traditions of Mezcala, Mesoamerica. Created in stone, the work demonstrates technical mastery of materials and processes characteristic of Mezcala, Mesoamerica artisans. As part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas, this piece contributes to our understanding of historical artistic production. The work's H. 5 3/8 x W. 3 5/8 in. (13.7 x 9.3 cm) and material qualities reflect the a...