Ancient, Maya Jade and/or Cultural Jade Beads, Largest 22x15mm, Set of 5 Beads
SKU: GMO-699
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Description
- Ancient Maya set of one large and 4 smaller stone beads of jade or other grey/green "greenstones" knows as "cultural jades" because to the Maya there was no distinction in value or importance between various green stones
- Largest bead is 22x15mm (this bead has a significant chip), 3 are 15x10mm and one is 10x10mm
- All have conical holes, clearly drilled by hand from both ends
- All show evidence of smooth polishing from the production process and long wear
- Estimated to be from the Classic Period about 250-500 AD
- Collected in the 1980s
- Only one available. For other relate beads see: GMO-696 to 698 to GMO-700 to 702
- The Ancient glass collection is becoming the Ancient Glass and Stone collection because it's easier to find ancient beads in this small collection than in the huge Gemstone Collection.