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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0261   CAS 0227-0261; 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 ?
Description Spherical jadeite (?) bead; Pale green with yellow-brown inclusions.
Dimensions (cm) Height = 3.6, Max Diam = 4.5