Sacrificial Tablet

The image shows a black and white photograph of a metal object, titled "Sacrificial Tablet" by an unknown artist. The object is shaped like a paddle with a flat, wide bottom and a narrower top. The bottom half of the object is rounded with a flat left side and a right side that comes to a point. The left side features raised symbols, and the right side features etched horizontal lines. The middle section is a long rectangle with an ornate design. The top section is a long rectangle with a pointed top and an ornate design. The object appears to have a raised lip around the edges. The background is a plain surface with shadows.