Brooklyn Museum: Arts of the Americas: Plaque

Plaque

Culture: Maya
Medium: Jadeite
Geographical Locations:
- Possible place made: Chiapas, Mexico
- Possible place made: Guatemala
Dates: 600-900 C.E.
Period: Late Classic Period
Dimensions: 1 1/2 x 2 3/16 in. (3.8 x 5.6 cm)
Collections: Arts of the Americas
Museum Location: This item is on view in Luce Visible Storage and Study Center, 5th floor
Accession Number: L56.10.2
Credit Line: Lent by the Guennol Collection
Image: Overall, L56.10.2_PS2.jpg. Brooklyn Museum photograph, 2006

Catalogue Description: Dark green jadeite plaque depicting a seated, crosslegged figure shown in profile and facing toward the right. He wears an elaborate headdress from which hang long feathers. His overall appearance is that of an important dignitary. The piece is pierced through the side indicating that it was worn as a pendant.

Collections: Arts of the Americas: Plaque