SOLD Very rare antique pre-Columbian Aztec ceramic stamp seal circa 1000-1500 AD of square form with an incised design of a curling snake.

CONDITION: Showing its age and usage, with dark patina, damage chipped borders.

MEASUREMENTS: Height: 4.2 cm x 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in x 1 5/8 in).

REFERENCES: There are examples of similar pre-Columbian ceramic stamp seals in the collection of the Brooklyn Museum attributed by the museum experts to the Aztec Culture and dated 1000-1500.A.D.

Please view links below:

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/97999/Stamp

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/49424/Stamp

http://www.brooklynmuseum.org/opencollection/objects/49332/Stamp