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| Lot# & Name: |
152. Mixtec Mosaic Ear Ornaments (2) |
| Estimate: |
$3,000-$5,000 |
| Current High Bid: |
$1,800.00 |
| Auction Closed(Final Price) |
$1,800.00 |
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| Category: |
Pre-Columbian Art
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| Sub Category: |
Mexico - Post Classic Periods
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| Culture or Country: |
Mixtec.
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| Period: |
Late Post-Classic Period: 1200 - 1500 A.D.
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| Size: |
2-1/2”W.
(1 x 6.4 cm). |
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| Description: |
Matching pair of mosaic ear ornaments, composed of a shell disc back plate with a carved raised center disc which was finely polished and drilled with a center attachment hole, and decorated with a wide inner band of micro mosaic turquoise stones and a mother of pearl outer border. Losses to the mother of pearl outer border, and some erosion loss to one ornament’s outer edge, otherwise intact. Custom lucite display bases. |
| Provenance: |
Private NYC. collection, acquired by the current collection in 1991 from Ancient Art of the New World, NYC. |
| Shipping Fee: |
| National: |
$50.00 |
| International: |
$100.00 (This is approximate and for Postal Service. Prices may vary, especially for private carriers such as: FEDEX, UPS and BAX).
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Mixtec Mosaic Ear Ornaments (2)
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BIDDER |
BID |
QTY |
Original Bid Time |
| 1. |
gorangers |
$1,800.00 |
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9/23/2024 10:38:35 AM |
| 2. |
Jas Space |
$1,700.00 |
1 |
9/23/2024 2:01:59 PM |
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