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THBOlmec Jade Duck Pendant w/ Human Face
Lot 72b
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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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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, southern Mexico to Guatemala, Olmec, ca. 1200 to 600 BCE. An interesting pendant of a petite size depicting a human face on one side and a minimalist duck visage on the other, all hand-carved from mottled, forest green omphacite jade with light green and beige inclusions. The obverse of the slender pendant features an Olmec countenance with characteristic features such as wide-set, almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose flanked by deep nasolabial folds, puffy lips, and rounded cheeks. The verso bears a bulbous, conical duck beak with a pair of slit-form nostrils and an incised groove delineating the top of the beak from the bottom. When viewed at the correct angle, the eyes of the human face are seen as the eyes of the duck's face. A biconically drilled suspension hole situated behind the pendant enables this to be worn as an attractive and ancient accessory! Size: 2.44" L x 0.98" W (6.2 cm x 2.5 cm)
Provenance: ex-E. Thomas collection by descentfrom father, Southern California, USA, around 1980
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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.
#150330A few stable hairline fissures across face not commensurate with repairs, with light abrasions to head and duck beak, small area of chipping to top of head, and light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and excellent. Great surface smoothness and jade coloration throughout.Condition
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