1253 - Mexican Tecali Stone Casket, Late 17th Century

Mexican Tecali Stone Casket, Late 17th Century Dimensions: 21 x 13.5 x 15 cm. Tecali stone (alabaster) with iron mounts. Exquisite Tecali stone casket, made from this type of alabaster extracted from the region of Tecali de Herrera, Puebla. It was widely used during the colonial period for creating decorative and religious objects due to its translucency and its ability to be precisely carved.