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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0852   CAS 0227-0852; Bead
Category Bead & Leatherwork
Object Name Bead
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: Chalchitan
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Disc bead; Hole enters and exits on same surface; Strung together with CAS 0227-0850 through 0860; Pale green-brown with gray inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 0.8, Length = 1.4