{"product_id":"aztec-solar-calendar-plaque","title":"Aztec Solar Calendar Precolumbian Wall Art Hanging Relief Plaque 10.75H","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Sun Stone Keeps Time: An Aztec Solar Calendar Plaque\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConcentric rings of glyphs surround the fierce face of the sun god. This \u003cstrong\u003eAztec solar calendar plaque\u003c\/strong\u003e reproduces the great Mexica stone calendar. The original is in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. It is cast in resin with an aged finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe original stone is about 11 feet across and weighs some 25 tons. It records the Aztec view of time, including the five suns, or ages, of the world. We live in the fifth. A Mexica calendar relief is a vivid link to that world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aztecs kept two calendars. The Xiuhpohualli counted the solar year, and the Tonalpohualli counted sacred days. This Aztec Sun Stone replica brings that sacred order to a wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCosmos Carved in Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach ring holds symbols for days, ages, and directions. The sun's face sits at the center, tongue extended. This Precolumbian wall art rewards close study. This Aztec Sun Stone replica is a conversation starter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee more in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/culture-precolumbian-mayan-aztec\"\u003ePrecolumbian collection\u003c\/a\u003e. The Aztec solar calendar plaque comes with a bracket on the back for easy hanging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aztec Sun Stone, Mexica calendar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal:\u003c\/strong\u003e National Museum of Anthropology, Mexico City\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Resin, aged finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10.75 in H x 10.75 in W x 0.75 in D\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3-4 lbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bracket on back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU \/ PN:\u003c\/strong\u003e New Attic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDisplay Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHang the Aztec solar calendar plaque on a secure wall hook using the back bracket. Raking light brings out the relief. Dust it gently. Every Aztec solar calendar plaque suits a study or library.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Aztec Sun Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarved in the late 1400s, the stone was buried after the Spanish conquest. Workers rediscovered it in Mexico City's main square in 1790. It is often called a calendar, though scholars debate its exact purpose. Today it is a national symbol of Mexico and a masterpiece of Mexica art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mna.inah.gob.mx\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eNational Museum of Anthropology, Mexico\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.worldhistory.org\/Aztec_Calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eWorld History Encyclopedia: Aztec Calendar\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Pacific Trading","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40023058055281,"sku":"T110590","price":43.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/5aa86def064a0a54dc96ef5a3972d6f2.jpg?v=1777662425","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/aztec-solar-calendar-plaque","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}