Maya Jade Pendant, Standing Figure in Profile
Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Maya, ca. 600–900 CE. A flat jade pendant carved as a standing figure seen in strict profile. A large circular earspool, worked as concentric rings, sits at the centre of the composition. One arm bends at the elbow so the hand rests against the belly or torso. A pack or bundle is strapped to the back, and fine incised lines sweep across the head and upper body, perhaps suggesting a headdress or hair. The stone is a translucent, mottled green flecked with paler and russet inclusions, and its polished surface catches the light. The pendant was drilled twice for suspension, once through the bridge of the nose and once through the backpack, so it would have hung as an ornament or been sewn onto costume. In Maya thought, jade carried associations with breath, maize, and preciousness. Size: 2.4" L x 1.3" W (6.1 cm L x 3.3 cm W).
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-estate of Dr. Adolfo Gonzalez, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired 1985 to 2005
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Item #205745
Condition
Repaired at legs with break lines visible, and chipping to both sides of legs with possible loss. Natural, stable hairline fissure to stone on verso. Light surface wear and encrustations to one suspension hole; other suspension hole is clean and stringable. Otherwise, very nice with good remaining detail.
Pre-Columbian, Mesoamerica, Maya, ca. 600–900 CE. A flat jade pendant carved as a standing figure seen in strict profile. A large circular earspool, worked as concentric rings, sits at the centre of the composition. One arm bends at the elbow so the hand rests against the belly or torso. A pack or bundle is strapped to the back, and fine incised lines sweep across the head and upper body, perhaps suggesting a headdress or hair. The stone is a translucent, mottled green flecked with paler and russet inclusions, and its polished surface catches the light. The pendant was drilled twice for suspension, once through the bridge of the nose and once through the backpack, so it would have hung as an ornament or been sewn onto costume. In Maya thought, jade carried associations with breath, maize, and preciousness. Size: 2.4" L x 1.3" W (6.1 cm L x 3.3 cm W).
Provenance: private Houston, Texas, USA collection; ex-estate of Dr. Adolfo Gonzalez, Houston, Texas, USA, acquired 1985 to 2005
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
SHIPPING: We coordinate worldwide shipping in-house through specialist international forwarders experienced with fine art and antiquities customs manifests. International buyers must confirm, prior to bidding, that their country's customs authority will accept the item. All duties, taxes, clearance fees, and any costs arising from customs delays, seizures, re-export, returns, or loss in transit are the buyer's sole responsibility. Artemis assumes no liability for items refused entry, detained, or lost after export. We cannot ship ancient items to their country of origin (Egyptian to Egypt, Greek to Greece, etc.).For those not using LiveAuctioneers' Live Ship program, Artemis Fine Arts offers expert in-house packing and worldwide shipping. With over 20 years of experience, our team provides careful, reliable, and affordable service. For a quick quote on this lot, please contact support@artemisfinearts.com prior to the auction, or call 720-890-7700.
PAYMENT EXCEPTION: For clients not previously established with Artemis, payment for all gold, precious metal, and gemstone lots must be made by bank wire transfer or certified bank check/money order, without exception.
Item #205745
Condition
Repaired at legs with break lines visible, and chipping to both sides of legs with possible loss. Natural, stable hairline fissure to stone on verso. Light surface wear and encrustations to one suspension hole; other suspension hole is clean and stringable. Otherwise, very nice with good remaining detail.
