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title: Zapotec Jade Bat Assemblage
author: Adrian Hernandez
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/16234/zapotec-jade-bat-assemblage/
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license: Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0)
updated: 2022-08-04
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# Zapotec Jade Bat Assemblage
_Authored by Adrian Hernandez_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/16234.png)
## Image Caption
A jade assemblage representing a leaf-nosed bat. Likely worn as a belt or chest adornment. From a [Zapotec](https://www.worldhistory.org/Zapotec_Civilization/) royal [tomb](https://www.worldhistory.org/tomb/) at Monte Alban, Mexico.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Hernandez, A. (2022, August 04). Zapotec Jade Bat Assemblage. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Hernandez, Adrian. "Zapotec Jade Bat Assemblage." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 04, 2022. .
### MLA
Hernandez, Adrian. "Zapotec Jade Bat Assemblage." *World History Encyclopedia*, 04 Aug 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mascara_Dios_Murcielago.jpg) by [**Adrian Hernandez**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mascara_Dios_Murcielago.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 04 August 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0deed.en). This license lets others remix, tweak, and build upon a work even for commercial reasons, as long as they credit the author and license their new creations under the identical terms. When republishing on the web a hyperlink back to the original content source URL must be included. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.