AZTEC 'CALENDAR STONE' / 'SUN STONE' BROOCH

AZTEC 'CALENDAR STONE' / 'SUN STONE' BROOCH
Sterling silver, signed "ProSA" (a noted mid-century Mexican silversmith workshop), Mexican eagle assay mark.
Circa 1948 - mid 1950's

A highly detailed replica in silver of the 10 ton basalt stone from the top of Templo Mayor in Tenochtitlan, a representation of Aztec creation cycle, history and time;
face of the Sun God, Tonatiuh, in center.

Size : Height 3"; disk diameter, 1-3/4"
Weight : .707 troy ounce (22 g)

# mjct10 25002 ......................................... $ 275.