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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0997   CAS 0227-0997; Stone disc / mirror fragment
Category Tools & Implements
Object Name Stone disc / mirror 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
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Stone
Description Stone mirror fragment, approximately 3/4 is present; Flat disc covered with yellow powder; One side has a thick patina, perhaps an adhesive; Four complete holes; Three holes lie near the edge, two together, one on the opposite side; The forth hole is nearly at the center of the disc; A partial hole, perhaps only an incidental gouge, is on one side.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 8.2, Thickness = 0.5, Max Diam = 10.3