Description
Greenstone ornaments were part of Maya nobles' regalia. This comes from an ornament that was cut in half in antiquity. The original, twice as wide, probably hung from an elaborate belt, crucial to royal costume.
Provenance
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Accession Number
1972.3
Medium
jadeite
Dimensions
Overall: 14.9 x 3.2 cm (5 7/8 x 1 1/4 in.)
Classification
Jade
Credit Line
Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund
