Circa 8th-12th century A.D. A jade plaque fragment with tapering profile, bearing a carved bearded male face wearing a feathered headdress and discoid ear ornaments; mounted on a custom-made display stand. For a discussion on the importance of jade in the ancient Americas see Pillsbury, J., Golden Kingdoms, Luxury arts in the Ancient Americas, Getty Publications, 2017, pp.67-71. 69 grams total, 76 mm including stand (3 in.). Acquired circa 1980. Old French collection of Mr Chierroni, Paris. Property of a French collector. [No Reserve] For this specific lot, 5% import VAT is applicable on the hammer price