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Finger Ring
Collection of the Lowe Art Museum, University of Miami
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Finger Ring

Artist/Maker (Mesoamerica)
Dateca. 600-900
CultureMaya
Mediumshell
DimensionsOverall: 3/8 x 1 x 7/8 in. (1 x 2.5 x 2.2 cm)
ClassificationsCostumes and Accessories
Credit LineGift of Dr. and Mrs. Allan A. Kaplan
Terms
    Object number80.0101
    On View
    On view
    Collections
    DescriptionShell jewelry was an important component of royal costume, both for its decorative aspect but also because of the economic and ideological significance of the sea within Classic Maya society. Finger rings are extremely rare and this example was likely the work of a master craftsperson. It is carved with the portrait of a ruler wearing an elaborate headdress that was decorated with five inlaid jewels, perhaps of jade or hematite.
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