Bar Bead

250–550 CE
Overall: 4.6 x 7.2 cm (1 13/16 x 2 13/16 in.)
Weight: 253.05 g
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Description

Greenstone ornaments were part of Maya nobles’ regalia. The hieroglyphs of the bead, which hung horizontally, refer to two Maya rulers.
Bar Bead

Bar Bead

250–550 CE

Mexico or Central America, Maya

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