Disk Stone with a Four-Part Tracery Design of Palmettes

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Disk stone with a grayish-brown color. The stone is round and flat with a raised edge around the circumference. The surface features an etched design consisting of a four-part symmetrical pattern. The design has a central circle surrounded by four teardrop shapes that point toward the center. Each teardrop shape has curved lines extending from it, resembling vines or tendrils. The curved lines intertwine with each other, creating a sense of movement. The background of the image is a gradient of gray, transitioning from dark at the top to light at the bottom. The disk stone sits on a white surface, with a shadow visible beneath it. The design on the stone is characteristic of palmettes. Created by an unknown artist.