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Pendant
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Pendant

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumjade
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/4 x 7/8 x 5/8 in. (4.4 x 2.2 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Enrico Varisco in memory of Roberto Varisco
Terms
    Object number2003.63.4
    On View
    Not on view
    Collections
    DescriptionThe tall, tonsured hair of this figure suggests the young, handsome Maize Deity. Jade pendants are common at Maya archaeological sites and were probably worn by a large percentage of the ancient population.
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Incense Burner
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Cylinder Vessel
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 650-850
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Pendant
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    ca. 700-800
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
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