tepoztli (Mdz5v)

This element for copper, metal, or hatchet (tepoztli) has been carved from the compound sign for the place name, Cuauhximalpan, given that the metal hatchet is used in that compound glyph to show wood chipping/shaving (xima) or wood working. The hatchet here has a wooden (terracotta-colored), curved handle. The metal blade (possibly copper, but with a yellow color here) is tied onto the wood with what appears to be a white leather thong. The blade is narrow where it is attached to the wooden handle and flared at the sharp end. The tool is presented at an angle here, given that the original context involved chopping.