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| Lot# & Name: |
010. Olmec Jadeite Avian Form Piercer |
| Estimate: |
$800-$1,200 |
| Current High Bid: |
$450.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$450.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Olmec and Pre-Classic Cultures
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| Culture or Country: |
Mexico.
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| Period: |
Ca. 1000-600 B.C.
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| Size: |
2-7/8”L. |
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| Description: |
Carved mottled gray-green jade piercer, having a bulbous grip and conical piercer, probably depicting a hummingbird head. The grip has finely incised, semiabstract facial details. The conical piercer blade has has been repaired from two original pieces, otherwise intact. Custom bronze base. A nice example. |
| Provenance: |
NYC collection; Ex. Edward H. Merrin Gallery, Inc., NYC., 1980’s. Ex. private Florida collection 1950-1960's. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Olmec Jadeite Avian Form Piercer
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