The Cleveland Museum of Art

Collection Online as of December 20, 2025

Plaque with Seated Dignitary

600–900

Mesoamerica, Maya Culture

jadeite
Private Collection 2.2016
Location: 233 Mesoamerican and Intermediate Region

Description

Jade ornaments were important to Maya elite regalia. Indeed, the small, brilliant-green pendant depicts a seated male dignitary wearing such ornaments.
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Source URL:

https://www.clevelandart.org/art/2.2016