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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0496   CAS 0227-0496; 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: Pichikil [Pichiquil]
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite, probably
Description Irregular ovaloid disc stone or mineral bead, with one end slightly pointy; Strung together with CAS 0227-0492 through 0227-0503; Dark green and dark gray mottled with gray inclusions and gray fire damage.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.8, Thickness = 1.2, Length = 1.2