Stamp, Butterfly 

This Aztec stamp, housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a circular piece of terracotta featuring a central stylized eye surrounded by radiating petals. The terracotta is a rich reddish-brown, and the raised relief of the design gives the stamp a tactile texture. This stamp, created in pre-Columbian Mexico, is a compelling artifact offering insight into the artistic traditions and cultural practices of the Aztec civilization.