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Superb / Large Olmec Jadeite Celt

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Item Details

Description

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1500 to 1200 BCE. The Olmecs exhibited an extraordinary command of this extremely difficult to carve medium. Olmec jadeite objects such as this trapezoidal celt/axe form are unparalleled for the blue-green hues and natural veining in the stone as well as their remarkably symmetrically balanced forms and elegantly surface finish. This ceremonial celt, being of rare quality, is no exception! Custom, museum-quality stand. Size: celt itself measures 9-7/8" x 3"

Provenance: Ex P. Davis via descent, acquired between 1985 and 1995

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Superb / Large Olmec Jadeite Celt

Name: Superb / Large Olmec Jadeite Celt
SKU: 39301898
Price: 1100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $3,000 - $6,000

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Starting Price $1,500

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