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Ear spool (Image withheld, pending review)

Catalog Data

Culture/People:
probably Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture) (attributed)  Search this
Possible owner:
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler, Non-Indian, 1913-1987  Search this
Object Name:
Ear spool (Image withheld, pending review)
Media/Materials:
Greenstone
Techniques:
Drilled, polished
Dimensions:
7 x 5 cm
Object Type:
Adornment/Jewelry
Place:
Central Mexico; Mexico
Date created:
AD 100–650 (Early Classic to Classic period)
Collection History:
Collection history unknown; possibly from the collection of Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987, a New York City physician, philanthropist, and art collector); found in MAI collections without information in 1978.
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Catalog Number:
24/4772
Barcode:
244772.000
See related items:
Central Mexico/Valley of Mexico (archaeological culture)
Adornment/Jewelry
Data Source:
National Museum of the American Indian
GUID:
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ws6523e7ae3-0324-4e00-8405-f682bbd416d7
EDAN-URL:
edanmdm:NMAI_260474