Polished jadeite seated figurine. Unusual style.

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Object Number 973-24-20/24136

Display Title Polished jadeite seated figurine. Unusual style.

Descriptions

Inventory Description Ground stone sculpture, carved seated human figure, greenstone, cracked

Classification

Sculpture

Department Archaeological

Culture

Preclassic (Mesoamerica)?

Geography/Provenience/Site Name

Central America / Mexico / Guerrero?

Additional Geographic Terms Mexico, Western

Materials Stone

Dimensions Overall: 11.9 x 4.6 x 8.9 cm (4 11/16 x 1 13/16 x 3 1/2 in.)

Quantity 1

Label on object 973-24-20/24136; 2

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