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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0902   CAS 0227-0902; Earspool fragment
Category Carvings; Jewelry & Metalwork
Object Name Earspool fragment
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 Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Fragment of round earspool; Flat on both sides; Pale green with dark green flecks.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.7, Thickness = 0.5, Length = 1.7