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Rare Mayan Miniature Stone Palette / Metate

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Rare Mayan Miniature Stone Palette / Metate

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Pre-Columbian, Mayan Territories, ca. 550 to 900 CE. Small and quite rare ceremonial metate or palette. Tripod base with round top which is slightly indented showing clear signs of use - drugs or perhaps pigments. Size: 3.625" W x 2.625" H (9.2 cm x 6.7 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Tatti collection, New York

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Chip to one leg else excellent

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Rare Mayan Miniature Stone Palette / Metate

Name: Rare Mayan Miniature Stone Palette / Metate
SKU: 43487841
Price: 225 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $300 - $450

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Starting Price $150

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