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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0855   CAS 0227-0855; 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
Description Flat stone disc bead; Strung together with CAS 0227-0850 through 0860; Possibly fire-damaged; Charcoal gray and green-beige marbled.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 0.4, Max Diam = 1.3