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© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
Fragment of Old God or Sun God Facial Plaque
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
© Michael C. Carlos Museum, Emory University
ClassificationsArt of the Americas

Fragment of Old God or Sun God Facial Plaque

AAT Object Techniquerelief (sculpture techniques)
AAT Object Form/Functionplaques (flat objects)
Place CreatedNorth America
CultureMaya (?)
PeriodLate Classic - Terminal Classic
Dateca. 600-900 CE
MediumJadeite (?)
Credit LineGift of William C. and Carol W. Thibadeau
Dimensions3 3/8 x 3 in. (8.6 x 7.6 cm)
Object number1990.011.131
ProvenanceEx coll. William (1920-2002) and Carol (1921-2019) Thibadeau, Atlanta, Georgia, purchased March 1978 or February 1981.
Status
Not on view
Collections
  • Art of the Americas