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Carved jade pendant, "bird celt" Period I-II (exhibit note)
Carved jade pendant, "bird celt" Period I-II (exhibit note)
Object Number 93-9-20/C6980
Display Title Carved jade pendant, "bird celt" Period I-II (exhibit note)
Descriptions
Inventory Description Ground stone effigy bird with perforation, green stone
Classification
  • Ground Stone
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Central America / Costa Rica
Additional Geographic Terms Nicoya
Materials Stone
Dimensions Overall: 9.5 x 1.9 x 1.6 cm (3 3/4 x 3/4 x 5/8 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object C6980
Provenance
Collector Juan J. Cooper (1893)

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