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Pre-Columbian Maya Jade Earspool, ex-Schmitt

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Pre-Columbian Maya Jade Earspool, ex-Schmitt

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Description

**Originally Listed At $600**

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Maya, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 900 CE. A hand-carved jadeite ear spool of mottled pistachio and sage hues exhibiting a broad, discoid form with a central hole and a thick plug on the verso. The verso is incised with parallel striations along each edge of the verso, perhaps for additional grip while being worn, and the central hole was perhaps adorned with additional ornamentation. Size: 4.1" W x 3.4" H (10.4 cm x 8.6 cm); 9.1" H (23.1 cm) on included custom stand.

Provenance: ex-Marc Amiguet Schmitt estate, Amiguet's Ancient Art, Evansville, Indiana, USA, acquired prior to January 1, 2010

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Condition

Chips to some peripheral areas, with one stable hairline fissure, and softening to some incised linear striations along the verso. Great surface smoothness and jadeite coloration throughout.

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Pre-Columbian Maya Jade Earspool, ex-Schmitt

Name: Pre-Columbian Maya Jade Earspool, ex-Schmitt
SKU: 149320556
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $900 - $1,350

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