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| Lot# & Name: |
010. Olmec Jadeite Celt with Jaguar Eye |
| Estimate: |
$7,000-$9,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$2,800.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$2,800.00 |
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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. 1200-800 B.C.
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| Size: |
5-1/8”L. |
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| Description: |
Blue-green jadeite celt having a carved abstract decoration depicting a jaguar eye and eye brow on a wide relief band or brow line, flame type eyebrow. Duck bill type blade with a raised central ridge. Beautiful original polished surface, scattered surface deposits. Intact, exc. cond. Custom bronze base. |
| Provenance: |
Ex. Barry Kernerman, Toronto, ex. Samuel Dubiner col., Tel Aviv, Israel. 1960s-1970s. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$25.00 |
| International: |
$125.00 (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 Celt with Jaguar Eye
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