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Written by: Ayşe ŞahinResearcher · Old Master Paintings
African, Oceanic & Americas Art · Catalogue no. 14652
Mexico or Central America, MayaDeity Plaque
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byCleveland Museum of Art
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Depicted as an elderly man with a conch shell on his back, this plaque probably portrays God N, the deity who supports the sky.
| Artist / Maker | Mexico or Central America, Maya |
|---|---|
| Date | c. 300–600 CE |
| Culture / Origin | Mexico or Central America, Maya |
| Medium | jade |
| Dimensions | Overall: 9 x 7.4 cm (3 9/16 x 2 15/16 in.) |
| Department | Art of the Americas |
| Type | Jade |
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