Ceremonial grinding stone

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Ceremonial grinding stone
Ceremonial grinding stone
Ceremonial grinding stone

Ceremonial grinding stone

Date300–700 C.E.
Possible placeNicaragua, North and Central America
Possible placeCosta Rica, North and Central America
MediumStone
Dimensionsoverall: 13 in. x 31 1/2 in. x 13 in. (33 cm x 80 cm x 33 cm)
ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS
Credit LineGift of Edythe Kumin Shulman (Class of 1932)
Object number1986.224
Status
Not on view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
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