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Plaque with Seated Dignitary
Plaque with Seated Dignitary
600–900
Jadeite
Weight: 360 g (12.7 oz.)
Private Collection 2.2016
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Description
Jade ornaments were important to Maya elite regalia. Indeed, the small, brilliant-green pendant depicts a seated male dignitary wearing such ornaments.
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