Carving

68-32-2A

Location: On Display in the Mexico and Central America Gallery

From: Central America

Curatorial Section: American

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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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