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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0883   CAS 0227-0883; Quartz crystal
Category Raw Materials
Object Name Quartz crystal
Culture Maya
Global Region Mexico & Central America
Country Guatemala
State/Prov./Dist. Huehuetenango
County
Other Geographic Data Site: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Quartz
Description Crystal pebble; Clear with pinkish-orange tint; Possible human flake modification.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 1.1, Width = 1.4, Length = 1.7