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Birds head pendant, jade
Object Number 04-24-20/C3735
Display Title Birds head pendant, jade
Descriptions
Object Description Pendant, effigy (bird), jadeite
Inventory Description Ground stone pendant, greenstone, 2 perforations, bird head with punctate eyes.
Classification
  • Pendant
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca / <County> / <City> / Nochistlan
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 2.4 x 1.1 x 1.2 cm (15/16 x 7/16 x 1/2 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C3735

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