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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0312   CAS 0227-0312; 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 Stone or mineral with mica inclusions
Description Stone or mineral disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0302 through 0316; Green with whitish marbling and mica inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.6, Max Diam = 1.0