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THBMaya Jade Bead Necklace w/ Gold Beads
Lot 110e
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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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Oct 8, 2020
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2020-10-08 10:00:00
2020-10-08 10:00:00
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Bidsquare : Exceptional Antiquities, Asian, Ethnographic
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Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal,Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
Museum-worthy examples of Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Etruscan, Near Eastern, Far East / Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal,Oceanic, Native American, Spanish Colonial, Russian, Fossils, Ancient Jewelry, Fine Art, so much more! Artemis Gallery info@artemisgallery.com
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Maya territories, Late Classic Period, ca. 550 to 950 CE. A gorgeous necklace comprised of eleven jade beads - each one hand-cut, hand-drilled, and hand-polished - arranged in a graduated design and with a 60% gold bead (equivalent to over 14 karat) at each end. The jadeite beads present various shades of green, ranging from pale seafoam to deeper verdant hues. Strung in modern times to be wearable. Size: (necklace): 18.25" L (46.4 cm); (largest bead): 0.7" in diameter x 0.5" H (46.4 cm x 1.8 cm x 1.3 cm); quality of gold: 60% (equivalent to 14K+)
Jade was revered by the Maya not only for its beauty, but also because it had spiritual power - it was believed to be the embodiment of the wind and the "breath" that formed the Maya soul. In addition, scholars argue that its color was associated with water and vegetation. While the Maya used jade beads to create impressive jewelry, we also know that they placed jade beads in the mouths of the dead, perhaps as a means of extending the circle of life. Furthermore, many scholars have argued that the demand for jadeite contributed to the rise of long distance trading networks as well as the rise of urban centers in ancient Mesoamerica.
Provenance: private Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA collection
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#159421Wearable as shown. Jade beads are ancient, and gold beads and necklace strand are modern. Minor nicks to some jade beads, otherwise intact and excellent. Great smooth surface texture across beads.Condition
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