Feline Altar, 1st century – 1st century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Chiapas (?), Izapan, Stone, H. 20 x W. 24 1/2 x D. 32 1/4

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Feline Altar, 1st century – 1st century, Mexico, Mesoamerica, Chiapas (?), Izapan, Stone, H. 20 x W. 24 1/2 x D. 32 1/4 in. ( x x cm), Stone-Sculpture, This large relief sculpture of a feline was carved from an irregular boulder of volcanic stone. It most likely depicts a jaguar or a puma, the two largest predators in the New World. In this representation the feline lays back its ears and bares its claws as it seemingly jumps forward

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Size: 4800px × 3692px
Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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