Late Horizon style ceramic container

Late Horizon style ceramic container

It is a late horizon style ceramic artwork that appeared approximately between 1476 and 1532 AD. Horizon style is an art style in ancient Central America, particularly related to the Aztec civilization, characterized by the expression of a horizontal horizon element in pottery, sculpture, and other works of art, often associated with gods, myths, and cosmology. The voluntary return from the United States in 2021 reflects the international community's emphasis on cultural heritage protection and respect for the ownership of cultural heritage in the country of origin.
Aztec vase

Aztec vase

The Aztec vase is one of the rich cultural heritages of the Aztec civilization, which was particularly prominent in the post classical period of central Mexico. The Aztecs were skilled in pottery art, and their vases were both practical and ceremonial, often depicting complex patterns of black, red, and orange, depicting myths, wars, or everyday life scenes. These vases are not only containers, but also carry important cultural and religious meanings, often used in ceremonies and celebrations. The Aztecs had advanced ceramic technology, using the "sliding" technique to coat the surface of pottery with colored mud before firing, in order to achieve precise pattern design.
The sandstone statue of the Aztec civilization, "Sitting Mithrant Kutli"

The sandstone statue of the Aztec civilization, "Sitting Mithrant Kutli"

The statue of Mithrant Kutli, the Aztec god of death, is currently housed in the British Museum in London. This statue is carved from sandstone, which has not been found in the highlands of Mexico and may have been collected and transported from the coastal areas of the Gulf in northern Mexico. The back of this statue is engraved with three pictographic characters: 'Two skulls',' Five vultures', and 'Four houses'. Mithrant Kutli is the god of death in Aztec mythology, often depicted as a figure with a skull face.