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