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Object Number 55-8-20/19623
Display Title 6 jadite and serpentine amulets
Descriptions
Object Description Amulet, jadeite, serpentine; 6 jadite and serpentine amulets
Inventory Description Ground stone ornaments, varied, some perforated, carved, polished
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Guatemala / Guatemala / <County> / Guatemala City / Kaminaljuyu
Intrasite Surface
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 2.9 x 2.4 x 1.5 cm (1 1/8 x 15/16 x 9/16 in.)
Quantity 6
Label on object 55-8-20/19623

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