Architectural Model
Unknown Artist
1st–8th century
Medium
Stone
Dimensions
H. 5 1/16 x W. 2 9/16 in. (12.9 x 6.5 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
1994.35.681
Tags
Art Historical Context
This exquisite stone Architectural Model the Mezcala culture, dating to the 1st–8 century CE, offers a rare glimpse into pre-Columbian Mesoamerican in what is now Guerrero Mexico. Carved from stone and measuring 5 1/16 x 2 9/16 inches, this miniature sculpture likely represents a or ceremonial structure, as suggested by its form and the "Temples" tag. The Mezcala people, active during the Formative to Early Classic periods, were for crafting small, polished stone objects that served ritual, votive, or architectural planning purposes. The model's compact size and durable stone medium highlight...