Carving
68-32-2A
Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery
From: Central America
Curatorial Section: American
Object Number | 68-32-2A |
Current Location | Mexico and Central America Gallery - On Display |
Culture | Early Classic Maya | Lowland Maya |
Provenience | Central America |
Culture Area | Central American |
Date Made | 300-800 CE |
Section | American |
Materials | Monkey Bone (uncertain) |
Technique | Engraved |
Iconography | Royal portrait |
Description | Long bone, entire surface is engraved withthe portrait of a ruler. Bone appears to have been polished to achieve glazed effect |
Length | 21.5 cm |
Outside Diameter | 2.2 cm |
Credit Line | Purchased from Teochita Inc., 1968 |
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