Small jadite sculpture in form of a conch shell - dancing man figure engraved – Objects

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Object Number 52-30-20/19015

Display Title Small jadite sculpture in form of a conch shell - dancing man figure engraved

Descriptions

Object Description Small jadite sculpture in form of a conch shell - dancing man figure engraved on side (see drawing in X-FILE 52-30)

Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture shaped like conch shell, jade, 2 perforations, polished.

Classification

Sculpture

Department Archaeological

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Mexico / Oaxaca

Materials Jade

Dimensions Overall: 8.7 x 4.1 x 4.4 cm (3 7/16 x 1 5/8 x 1 3/4 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 52-30-20/19015

Provenance

Collector John White (1952)

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