Ancient Mexico
Encyclopedia
Ancient Mexico was an exhibition by William Bullock of casts
of Aztec
artifacts and both copies and originals of Aztec codices
, held in 1824 in the Egyptian Hall
in Piccadilly
, London
. Objects exhibited included the "calendar stone
" (described as "Montezuma's watch"), the statue of Coatlicue
(called "Teoyamiqui"), and the Stone of Tizoc
.
Ancient Mexico was exhibited simultaneously with a parallel exhibition, Modern Mexico.
Casting
In metalworking, casting involves pouring liquid metal into a mold, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowing it to cool and solidify. The solidified part is also known as a casting, which is ejected or broken out of the mold to complete the process...
of Aztec
Aztec
The Aztec people were certain ethnic groups of central Mexico, particularly those groups who spoke the Nahuatl language and who dominated large parts of Mesoamerica in the 14th, 15th and 16th centuries, a period referred to as the late post-classic period in Mesoamerican chronology.Aztec is the...
artifacts and both copies and originals of Aztec codices
Aztec codices
Aztec codices are books written by pre-Columbian and colonial-era Aztecs. These codices provide some of the best primary sources for Aztec culture....
, held in 1824 in the Egyptian Hall
Egyptian Hall
For the Glasgow building see The Egyptian Halls.The Egyptian Hall in Piccadilly, London, was an Exhibition hall built in the ancient Egyptian style in 1812, to the designs of Peter Frederick Robinson.-History:...
in Piccadilly
Piccadilly
Piccadilly is a major street in central London, running from Hyde Park Corner in the west to Piccadilly Circus in the east. It is completely within the city of Westminster. The street is part of the A4 road, London's second most important western artery. St...
, London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
. Objects exhibited included the "calendar stone
Aztec sun stone
The Aztec calendar stone, Mexica sun stone, Stone of the Sun , or Stone of the Five Eras, is a large monolithic sculpture that was excavated in the Zócalo, Mexico City's main square, on December 17, 1790. It was discovered whilst Mexico City Cathedral was being repaired...
" (described as "Montezuma's watch"), the statue of Coatlicue
Coatlicue statue
The Coatlicue statue is a 2.7 meter tall andesite statue usually identified with the Aztec goddess Coatlicue . It is currently located in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City....
(called "Teoyamiqui"), and the Stone of Tizoc
Stone of Tizoc
The Stone of Tizoc, Tizoc Stone or Sacrificial Stone is a large, round, carved Aztec stone, rediscovered on 17 December 1791. It is thought to have been a quauhxicalli, in which the hearts of sacrifices were placed....
.
Ancient Mexico was exhibited simultaneously with a parallel exhibition, Modern Mexico.