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Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Beads - Human Form (Lot of 5)

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Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Beads - Human Form (Lot of 5)

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Description

Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Teotihuacan, ca. 200 to 500 CE. A group of five mold-made pottery beads, all showing naturalistic human heads with wealthy jewelry and headdresses, tapering to narrow, stylized bodies. All are pierced for suspension. Size of largest: 1.3" W x 2.5" H (3.3 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex Scollard collection, LA, California

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Condition

All intact, with some wear and archaeological deposits, little remaining pigment.

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Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Beads - Human Form (Lot of 5)

Name: Rare Teotihuacan Pottery Beads - Human Form (Lot of 5)
SKU: 47303406
Price: 250 USD
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Estimate $500 - $750

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