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NameEar ornaments made of jade and turquoise mosaics on Spondylus shell
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.159.0106
CategoryJewelry and Ornaments, Special objects
Photograph
Photo creditsJorge Pérez de Lara
Description

Lot with two (2) round ear ornaments made of Spondylus princeps shell, with a natural red edge and decorated with four irregular jade fragments on the border. In the center, a tubular jade ornament, made with mosaic technique, surrounded by a band made of turquoise and jade pieces.

On the back, a round hole in the center. Remains of stucco.

3D Images
PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.)
ProvenanceMaya Lowlands
Medium / MaterialGreenstone, Jade / Jadeite, Shell, Stucco, Turquoise
TechniqueAppliqué / application, Inlaid, Polished, Stuccoed, Worked
Dimensions

Length: a) 2.5 cm; b) 3 cm
Diameter: a) 6.3 cm; b) 6.4 cm

References to similar objects
Exhibitions

1. “TREASURES OF LA RUTA MAYA”. Quiroa Gallery, Museum Walk, Casa Santo Domingo Hotel. Antigua Guatemala (August 30 – November 9, 2014)

2. “THE MAYAS AND WATER”. Spanish Cooperation Training Center, Antigua Guatemala (July 17 – November 8, 2015)

3. “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)
Archaeological Museum of Alicante, MARQ, Spain (May 25, 2017 – January 7, 2018)

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

5. MASTERPIECES OF THE PRE-HISPANIC ARTIST”. Santo Domingo del Cerro Cultural Center, Antigua Guatemala (from December 2019 to February 2, 2022)

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

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

Publications

Paredes Maury, Sofia. Agosto 2015. “El Mar, Refugio de una Joya Ancestral“. PUBLIRUTA. Edición No. 20, p.6. Consorcio de Radios Nacionales, CRN, Guatemala