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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0402   CAS 0227-0402; 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 Round jadeite (?) bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0397 through 0408; Green and light green mottled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.4, Max Diam = 1.8