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THBGorgeous Guerrero Mezcala Jade Bead Strand
Lot 177
About Seller
Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
Sep 16, 2021
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2021-09-16 10:00:00
2021-09-16 10:00:00
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Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Ancient art from Egypt, Greece, Italy and the Near East, as well as Asian, Fossils, Pre-Columbian, Native American, African / Tribal / Oceanic, Fine art, and much more! All categories, all price ranges... all legally acquired and guaranteed to be as described or your money back. Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Mexico, Guerrero region, Mezcala culture, ca. 500 to 200 BCE. A splendid ensemble of 27 hand-carved jade beads of sizeable forms boasting mottled hues of sage, olivine, pistachio, celadon, and pine green, all strung on a modern strand to be wearable. Gently graduating toward the center of the strand, the stunning beads display conical, cylindrical, ovoid, tabular, and barrel shapes. The largest bead hangs from center as a pendent and showcases an ovoid form with a shallow central groove, as well as deep shades of midnight and hunter greens with natural, cream-colored striations. A dazzling combination of ancient fashion and modern style! Size (of necklace): 46" L (116.8 cm); Size (of largest bead/pendant): 4.4" L x 1.8" W (11.2 cm x 4.6 cm)
Provenance: private Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA collection; ex-Dr. David Harner collection, Springdale, Arkansas, USA, acquired between the 1950s and 1960s
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#166913All beads are ancient and strung on modern strand to be wearable. All have expected nicks and abrasions commensurate with age, wear, and exposure to the elements. Otherwise, all are very nice with clear forms and light earthen deposits.Condition
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