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One scorpion or snake tail fragment of pale green carved jade - decomposed - 7
One scorpion or snake tail fragment of pale green carved jade - decomposed - 7
Object Number 63-32-20/23397
Display Title One scorpion or snake tail fragment of pale green carved jade - decomposed - 7
Descriptions
Object Description Effigy, portion (animal), jade; One scorpion or snake tail fragment of pale green carved jade - decomposed - 7 mm thick
Inventory Description Ground stone ornament fragments, carved scorpian tail, perforated.
Classification
  • Ornament
Department Archaeological
Culture
  • Maya
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Mexico / Yucatan / <County> / <City> / Chichen Itza
Intrasite Sacred Cenote
Materials Greenstone
Dimensions Overall: 3.7 x 1.4 x 0.8 cm (1 7/16 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 63-32-20/23397

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