Sacrificial Tablet

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a gray stone or metal object. The object is shaped like a shield. It has a tall, narrow rectangle in the center with a pointed top. Two round shapes extend on either side of the rectangle. The rectangle has a design carved into it. A design is carved on the top left and right of the rectangle. The rounded sides have many small bumps on them. There are two attachments on either side of the top of the rectangle. A number "8" is carved into the top center. The background is plain and light-colored. The object has a shadow to the right. The title of the image is "Sacrificial Tablet" by an unknown artist.