Corn Grinder
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This is an Aztec corn grinder with roller. This grinder is made of green stone and carved at one end with the head of a conventional monster. This grinder rests on three feet.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | Stone carved |
| Brief description | Corn grinder with roller, of green mom stone, Mexican, Aztec |
| Physical description | Corn grinder resting on three feet and carved at one end with the head of a monster. |
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| Object history | Given by James Bateman, Esq. |
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| Summary | This is an Aztec corn grinder with roller. This grinder is made of green stone and carved at one end with the head of a conventional monster. This grinder rests on three feet. |
| Bibliographic reference | List of Objects in the Art Division, South Kensington, Acquired During the Year 1871, Arranged According to the Dates of Acquisition. London: Printed by George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode for H.M.S.O., p. 5 |
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| Accession number | 42:1, 2-1871 |
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| Record created | September 5, 2008 |
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