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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-0545   CAS 0227-0545; 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: unknown (Chalchitan or Pichikil [Pichiquil])
Maker's Name Unknown
Date of Manufacture
Collection Name Elgueta Collection (Mayan)
Materials Jadeite
Description Rectangular, tubular stone bead; Discolored (by fire) blue and gray with red flecks; Strung together with CAS 0227-0541 through -0544.
Dimensions (cm) Width = 1.5, Thickness = 1.3, Length = 3.8