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

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
Mediumgreenstone
DimensionsOverall: 1 7/8 x 1 5/8 x 3/8 in. (4.8 x 4.1 x 1 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of The Institute of Maya Studies
Terms
    Object number80.0057
    DescriptionThis portrait of a high-ranking ruler with large earflares may be incomplete as it shows very little sign of wear. Greenstone and jade jewels such as this were believed to hold the regenerative powers of maize and were worn by elites to indicate their rank.
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    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Teotihuacán
    ca. 250-550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Greater Nicoya
    ca. 1000-1550
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 400
    Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
    Maya (archaeological culture)
    ca. 600-900