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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0895   CAS 0227-0895; 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
Description Jadeite bead; Spherical; Dark green with brown and whitish inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 2.2, Max Diam = 2.9