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Olmec Jade Bead Necklace — Olmec Jade Bead Necklace Middle Preclassic Period, circa 900 - 300 BC
Olmec Jade Bead Necklace

Olmec Jade Bead Necklace Middle Preclassic Period, circa 900 - 300 BC

An Olmec jade bead necklace from the Middle Preclassic period, circa 900-300 BC, showcasing the civilization's mastery of jade working. This piece demonstrates the valued use of jade in Mesoamerican culture for personal adornment and ritual objects.

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Auction House · Sotheby's

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Art of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas

May 11, 2021

Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000

Lot 106

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Olmec Jade Bead Necklace, Olmec Jade Bead Necklace Middle Preclassic Period, circa 900 - 300 BC

An Olmec jade bead necklace from the Middle Preclassic period, circa 900-300 BC, showcasing the civilization's mastery of jade working. This piece demonstrates the valued use of jade in Mesoamerican culture for personal adornment and ritual objects.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Jade, Mesoamerica, Adornment, Necklace, 900-300 BC, Beads, Middle Preclassic, Olmec