Cleveland Museum of Art
Goddess Plaque
- Date
- c. 1200–1519
- Medium
- jadeite
- Culture
- Central Mexico, Aztec, 13th-16th century
- Department
- Art of the Americas
- Institution
- Cleveland Museum of Art
This pendant portrays Chalchiutlicue (Jade Skirt), a young goddess of water. Identifying insignia are her headband and the large tassels to either side of her face. She wears a huipil (long blouse) and skirt, and is posed kneeling, with her hands placed modestly in her lap. The green jade of which the pendant is carved symbolizes Chalchiutlicue's preciousness.
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