{"product_id":"aztec-calendar-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace","title":"Aztec Sun Stone Calendar Pewter Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eMayan calendar necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e shows the carved disk known as the \u003cstrong\u003eAztec Sun Stone\u003c\/strong\u003e. The design is the one most people picture when they think of a \u003cstrong\u003eMayan calendar\u003c\/strong\u003e. The original is Aztec (Mexica) and dates to about 1500 CE. Its center holds a face often read as the sun god Tonatiuh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003cstrong\u003eMayan calendar necklace\u003c\/strong\u003e is cast in lead-free pewter with deep relief. The Sun Stone records cycles of time in concentric rings. Aztec timekeeping used a 260-day round and a 365-day year. The original disk was unearthed in Mexico City in 1790.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine lead-free pewter, back side is plain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e [CONFIRM - add measured size before publishing]\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCord:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33 in black cord, knot the ends to adjust the length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unisex, suitable for a man or woman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIncludes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Legend description card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSKU:\u003c\/strong\u003e PDP-2355\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCollection:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThe Aztec Sun Stone\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sun Stone is a carved basalt disk nearly 12 feet across. It was made in the Mexica capital of Tenochtitlan. Rings of glyphs mark day-signs and past world ages. The original now sits in the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMesoamerican Timekeeping\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMesoamerican peoples tracked two main cycles at once. A 260-day sacred round paired with a 365-day solar year. Together they formed a 52-year Calendar Round. Astronomers also watched Venus closely across its long cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStyling and Wearing the Mayan Calendar Necklace\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mayan calendar necklace suits any wearer. The 33 in cord adjusts by knotting the ends. The deep carving reads well even at a glance. Worn long, the disk rests at the chest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWipe the pewter with a soft, dry cloth. Avoid harsh chemicals and abrasive cleaners. Store it flat or hanging to protect the cord.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Aztec_sun_stone\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAztec Sun Stone\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Maya_calendar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMaya calendar (for comparison)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.britannica.com\/topic\/Aztec-calendar\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAztec calendar (Encyclopaedia Britannica)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Nirvana","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43277363970161,"sku":"PDP-2355","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/PDP-2355-maya-calendar-pendant-2-1080sqr.jpg?v=1780351632","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/aztec-calendar-pewter-pendant-charm-unisex-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}