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Finger ring

probably Classic period Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)
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  • Culture/People:

    probably Classic period Maya (archaeological culture) (attributed)

  • Object name:

    Finger ring with date glyph

  • Date created:

    AD 1-950

  • Place:

    Chalchuapa; Chalchuapa Municipality; Santa Ana Department, Western Zone; El Salvador

  • Media/Materials:

    Steatite/soapstone

  • Techniques:

    Carved, incised

  • Collection History/Provenance:

    Collection history unknown, but said to have been excavated about 1900; formerly in the collection of Roberto Ardón; purchased by MAI in 1968.

  • Catalog number:

    24/2084

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