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NameFlower-shaped earflares or discs
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.144.0672
CategoryJewelry and Ornaments
Photograph
Photo creditsJesús Alejandro González Córdova
Description

Lot of two (2) ornamental discs, or earflares, worked in jade or green stone, with the edge cut in the shape of a flower corolla. Round opening in the center.

Both show old fractures.

3D Images
PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.)
ProvenanceMaya Lowlands
Medium / MaterialGreenstone, Jade / Jadeite
Techniquepercussion, Polished, Worked
Dimensions

Diameter “a”: 6.4 cm
Diameter “b”: 6.2 cm

References to similar objects
Exhibitions

1. On loan at the Ixchel Museum of Indigenous Costume (August 8, 2012 – August 28, 2015)

2. “MAYA: RULERS OF THE RAINFOREST”
Drents Museum, Assen, Netherlands (February 28- September 4, 2016)
Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer, Germany (October 2, 2016- April 23, 2018)
Alicante Archaeological Museum, MARQ, Spain (May 25, 2017-January 7, 2018)

3. “MAYAS IN SANTO DOMINGO DEL CERRO”. Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (August 16, 2018- April 20, 2019)

4. “MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (from December 2019 to February 2, 2022)

5. “MAYA: THE GREAT JAGUAR RISES” (2nd. Tour) Kansas City Union Station (August 2022-March, 2023) and California Science Center (April-September, 2023)

6.”MASTERWORKS BY THE PRE-COLUMBIAN ARTIST.” La Ruta Maya Foundation, Guatemala City (November 6, 2024 to May 31st, 2025)

Publications

1. “Millennial Costumes”. Prensa Libre, September 29, 2012.