Chavin rock crystal mortar with its pillar, Peru, Chavin Culture, 1200-400 BC,
Crystal, H. 4,8 cm; diam. 8,8cm,
Decorated with three very large rectangular eyes and marked center circles, the main characteristic of Chavin. The pestle of the same material is decorated with six circles in the center figured, distributed alternately on the faces of a natural crystal.
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