Property from an American Private Collection
Maya Jade Figural Pendant
Late Classic, circa AD 550 - 950
Lot Closed
May 23, 03:11 PM GMT
Estimate
2,500 - 3,500 USD
Lot Details
Description
Property from an American Private Collection
Maya Jade Figural Pendant
Late Classic, circa AD 550 - 950
Height: 2 ⅜ in (6 cm)
Private Collection
Acquired by the family of the present owners in July, 1974
Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, Art of the Ancient Americas, 2001-2011; [long term loan exhibition]
In fine apple green jade, the compact figure in profile facing left, is adorned with a large headdress of zoomorphic form, rectangular ear flare, and thick jade bead necklace trailing down his back.
