{"id":10020,"date":"2024-02-18T15:25:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-18T14:25:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/ceramica-azteca\/"},"modified":"2024-04-19T18:00:47","modified_gmt":"2024-04-19T16:00:47","slug":"aztec-ceramics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/en\/aztec-ceramics\/","title":{"rendered":"Aztec Ceramics: Art of the Ancient Americas"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-title\">Aztec Ceramics: Art of the Ancient Americas<\/h1>\n\n<div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-wrapper\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ast-breadcrumbs-inner\"><nav aria-label=\"breadcrumbs\" class=\"rank-math-breadcrumb\"><p><span class=\"last\">Home<\/span><\/p><\/nav><\/div>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aztec pottery, the artistic expression of one of the most influential civilizations of Mesoamerica, reveals the cultural richness and technical sophistication of the Aztecs. This ancestral art, which transcends time, allows us to delve into the daily life, spiritual beliefs and social practices of this American people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"padding-left:0px;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; font-size:16px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-author-name\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/en\/author\/alfred\/\" target=\"_self\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name__link\">Alfred Guinaroan<\/a><\/div>\n\n<div style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;margin-bottom:0px; font-size:14px;\" class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-post-date__modified-date has-text-color has-black-color wp-block-post-date\"><time datetime=\"2024-04-19T18:00:47+02:00\">19 de April de 2024<\/time><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-e0cba37e default uagb-is-root-container\">\t\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-table-of-contents uagb-toc__align-left uagb-toc__columns-1 uagb-toc__collapse uagb-block-9e569b1d     \"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-scroll= \"1\"\n\t\t\t\t\tdata-offset= \"30\"\n\t\t\t\t\tstyle=\"\"\n\t\t\t\t>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__title\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTable Of Contents\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M224 416c-8.188 0-16.38-3.125-22.62-9.375l-192-192c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.75 0-45.25s32.75-12.5 45.25 0L224 338.8l169.4-169.4c12.5-12.5 32.75-12.5 45.25 0s12.5 32.75 0 45.25l-192 192C240.4 412.9 232.2 416 224 416z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"uagb-toc__list-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<ol class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#how-aztec-pottery-was-produced\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">How Aztec pottery was produced<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#techniques-and-decoration-of-this-mesoamerican-civilization\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Techniques and decoration of this Mesoamerican civilization<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#the-aztecs-did-not-use-the-potters-wheel\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">The Aztecs did not use the potter&#039;s wheel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#origin-of-aztec-ceramics\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Origin of Aztec ceramics<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#aztec-ceramic-firing\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Aztec ceramic firing<\/a><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#functions-and-forms-of-aztec-pottery\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Functions and forms of Aztec pottery<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#types-and-uses\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Types and uses<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#emblematic-designs-aztec-aesthetics-in-clay\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Emblematic designs: Aztec aesthetics in clay<\/a><ul class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#symbolism-and-religion\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Symbolism and Religion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"uagb-toc__list\"><a href=\"#frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"uagb-toc-link__trigger\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/ul><\/ul><\/ul><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-1a3fd30a default uagb-is-root-container\"><figure style=\"margin-top:0px;\" class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca-2.webp\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"alfareria azteca\" style=\"border-radius:8px;object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca-2.webp 700w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca-2-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca-2-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca-2-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" title=\"\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-64ab4587\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">How Aztec pottery was produced<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-28f26648\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Techniques and decoration of this Mesoamerican civilization<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aztec artisans used various techniques to create and decorate their ceramic pieces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Hand Modeling: <\/strong>Although the potter&#8217;s wheel was not common in Mesoamerica, the Aztecs modeled clay with great manual skill, creating complex and detailed forms.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Firing:<\/strong> They used simple but effective kilns that allowed them to control the firing atmosphere, which affected the color and strength of the ceramics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Decoration:<\/strong> Included incisions, appliqu\u00e9s, painting and varnishing. The decorative motifs were varied, from geometric and abstract to human and animal figures, many of which had religious or symbolic meanings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-b36bca55\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">The Aztecs did not use the potter&#8217;s wheel<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Contrary to what one might think, the Aztecs did not use the potter&#8217;s wheel to mold their creations. Manual modeling techniques, especially the clay roll method, predominated in shaping their pieces. <br>This artisanal way of working pottery ensured that each piece was unique and told its own story. <br>The clay, an essential element in this art, came mainly from riverbeds and cliffs, using both low-fired and high-temperature clays, depending on the desired finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-4bf37d5a default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image aligncenter uagb-block-4b991ed9 wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-center is-style-default\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca.webp ,https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca.webp 780w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca.webp 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 480px) 150px\" src=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-azteca.webp\" alt=\"aztec ceramics\" class=\"uag-image-7322\" width=\"1082\" height=\"679\" title=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\"><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-d92e4dc0\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Origin of Aztec ceramics<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aztec pottery is an essential component of the vast artistic and cultural heritage of the Aztec Empire, which flourished in central Mexico from the 14th to the 16th century, before the arrival of the Spanish. This art form was not only an expression of skill and aesthetics, but also a reflection of the worldview, religion and daily life of the Aztecs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-dfb1f155\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Aztec ceramic firing<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The firing of Aztec ceramics was carried out by two main methods. One was pit firing, an ancestral method that took advantage of the daily fire to transform the molded clay into resistant pottery. The other method, more controlled and reserved for elite potters, was the use of specific kilns for ceramics. These kilns made it possible to regulate the temperature and achieve specific finishes and colors, which opened up a range of creative possibilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-5bbab106\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Functions and forms of Aztec pottery<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Initially, Aztec pottery had a utilitarian purpose, serving for the transport and storage of food and liquids. However, over time, it became a means of artistic expression and a status symbol. The most exquisite pieces were reserved for the Aztec elite, used in ceremonies and important events. In addition, ceramics played a crucial role in spiritual practices, such as incense burners and funerary urns, which were decorated with symbols and stories of Aztec myth, playing an important role in ritual ceremonies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-fceadd64 alignfull uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-container uagb-block-12cc7814 default uagb-is-root-container\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide is-stacked-on-mobile is-vertically-aligned-center is-image-fill\" style=\"grid-template-columns:31% auto\"><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\" style=\"background-image:url(https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime.webp);background-position:50% 50%\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"700\" src=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7326 size-full\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime.webp 700w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime-150x150.webp 150w, https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ceramica-casas-grandes-paquime-400x400.webp 400w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<p class=\"has-ast-global-color-2-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-size:25px\"><strong>Buy pre-Columbian ceramics<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find original pieces and also reproductions identical to the traditional ceramic works that were made in pre-Columbian America and that are only found in museums, making them affordable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-layout-1 wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-fill\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ceramicartis.com\/en\/buy-pre-columbian-ceramics\/\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">See artworks<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-12ed1fe1\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Types and uses<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Pots and Pitchers:<\/strong> Used for the storage of grains, liquids and other foods.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pitchers and Vessels<\/strong>: Often decorated, they were used for both practical and ceremonial purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Figurines:<\/strong> They represented deities, animals and scenes of daily life; they had ritual and symbolic purposes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond their everyday or ceremonial use, Aztec ceramics are a window into the life and beliefs of this powerful empire. Trade patterns, cultural influences, and artistic techniques can be traced through ceramic styles, providing archaeologists and historians with valuable clues to the pre-Hispanic history of Mesoamerica.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-a9d1ac54\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Emblematic designs: Aztec aesthetics in clay<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Among the most prominent styles of Aztec pottery were Cholula pottery, famous for its red, brown and orange designs, and white clay pottery, which was characterized by its detailed engravings and contrasting paintings on the white surface of the pieces. These designs not only reflected the technical skill of the Aztec potters, but also their deep symbolism and connection to the Aztec cosmovision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-ff442e88\"><h3 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Symbolism and Religion<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Aztec ceramics were deeply imbued with religious and cultural symbolism. Aztec deities, creation myths, and cosmological beliefs were reflected in the iconography of their ceramics. For example, Tlaloc, the rain god, was a common theme on objects related to water or agriculture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Aztec pottery is not only a testimony to the masterful craftsmanship of the Aztecs, but also a window into their world: their beliefs, their society and their daily life. Each vessel, censer and urn tells the story of a people whose influence extended far beyond the limits of their empire, leaving an indelible mark on the history of art and culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-advanced-heading uagb-block-7c7747ad\"><h2 class=\"uagb-heading-text\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-053d107a uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-true uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height\" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-33006edd\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Did the Aztecs use the potter\u2019s wheel?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No, the Aztecs did not use the potter\u2019s wheel. They preferred manual techniques such as modeling with clay rolls.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5ffb68c0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Where did the Aztecs obtain the clay for their pottery?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The clay was extracted from river beds and cliffs, and was chosen according to the type of pottery to be produced.<br><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-10b52ce0\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>How did the Aztecs fire their pottery?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>They mainly used two methods: firing in pits and the use of specialized kilns for more elaborate pieces.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8474ed59\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What was the main function of Aztec pottery?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Initially it had a utilitarian purpose, but over time it also acquired an artistic and ceremonial value.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ef6f390e\" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\"><span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What did the designs on Aztec pottery symbolize?<\/strong><\/span><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The designs reflected aspects of the Aztec cosmovision, including myths, deities and nature.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:60px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-text-color has-alpha-channel-opacity has-background is-style-wide\" style=\"background-color:#00000029;color:#00000029\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\" 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