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Catalog Number

CAS 0227-1070   CAS 0227-1070; 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 Tubular jadeite bead; Green with grayish-brown marbling.
Dimensions (cm) Max Diam = 1.4, Length = 6.6