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Description

Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very rare and very desirable jade snuff tray. Shallow green jade vessel with 2 suspension holes to one side, each side of the tray incised with the image of the quintessential Olmec deity. Nice example! Size: 3.125" L x 2" W x .875" H (7.9 cm x 5.1 cm x 2.2 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990

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Condition

Engraving a bit faint else intact and excellent

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Rare Olmec Engraved Stone Drug Palette

Name: Rare Olmec Engraved Stone Drug Palette
SKU: 50116539
Price: 1400 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $1,800 - $2,600

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Starting Price $1,200

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