Stone objects

Information Table
NameTubuilar bead with slot
IDAEH Cultural Property No1.2.159.0115
CategoryJewelry and Ornaments, Stone objects
Photograph
Photo creditsCultural Property Register
Description

Tubular bead with a slot and suspension holes at the ends, carved in greenstone. Probably part of an ornamental or jewelry set.

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PeriodCLASSIC (150/200 A.D.-900 A.D.)
ProvenanceMayan Area
Medium / MaterialGreenstone
TechniqueCarved, Cut-out or fretworking, Fluting, Grooving, percussion, Perforation, Polished
Dimensions

Length: 9.5 cm
Diameter: 1.8 cm

References to similar objects

Part of a group of beads with similar decoration with Registration Nos. 1.2.159.0113; 1.2.159.0114; 1.2.159.0115; 1.2.159.0116 and 1.2.159.0117 in the custody of La Ruta Maya Foundation.

Exhibitions

1. “MAYA: RULERS OF THE RAINFOREST”
Drents Museum, Assen, Holanda (28 febrero- 4 septiembre, 2016)
Historisches Museum der Pfalz, Speyer, Alemania (2 octubre, 2016- abril 23, 2018)
Museo Arqueológico de Alicante, MARQ, España (25 mayo 2017-7 enero 2018)

2. “MAYAS EN SANTO DOMINGO DEL CERRO”. Centro Cultural Santo Domingo del Cerro, Antigua Guatemala (agosto 16, 2018- abril 20, 2019)

3. “OBRAS MAESTRAS DEL ARTISTA PREHISPÁNICO”. Centro Cultural Santo Domingo del Cerro, Antigua Guatemala (desde diciembre de 2019 al 2 de febrero de 2022)

3. Biblioteca del Edificio CIT de la Universidad del Valle de Guatemala a partir de marzo de 2022

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