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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0892   CAS 0227-0892; 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 with inclusions
Description Jadeite bead; Spherical with large, centered hole; Gray-green with dark green and black inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Thickness = 1.3, Max Diam = 2.3