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Pendant

250–900 CE

Maya

Medium
jadeite
Measurements
Overall: 6.1 x 4.2 cm (2 3/8 x 1 5/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of John Wise 1953.272
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Not on view
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A fragmented, light green jadeite pendant features a relief-carved face with downcast eyes, a wide nose, and slightly parted lips. Above the brow sits a rectangular ornament with rounded edges. Symmetrical spiral patterns flank the face. The translucent stone shows orange-brown mineral staining at its jagged, broken bottom edge. The top is also irregular, indicating the piece was originally part of a larger, more complete ornament.

Pendant

250–900 CE

Maya

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