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Written by: Lars TanakaSenior Specialist · Modern & Contemporary Art
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 18765
Mexico or Central America, MayaBar Bead
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Greenstone ornaments were part of Maya nobles’ regalia. The hieroglyphs of the bead, which hung horizontally, refer to two Maya rulers.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico or Central America, Maya |
|---|---|
| Date | 250–550 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico or Central America, Maya |
| Medium | jadeite-albitite, modern black pigment |
| Dimensions | Overall: 4.6 x 7.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Jade |
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