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A Fine Jade Pendant...

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A Fine Jade Pendant
Costa Rica, c. 200-700 AD

A long tubular pendant carved from mottled dark green jade with a high polish, drilled lengthwise and with a supplemental perforation beneath a crouching jaguar at the center. One end terminates in a raised bird head, the hooked beak suggesting a harpy eagle, while the other is encircled by a band of rounded bosses. The composition balances linear form with sculptural detail. A well-executed example of Costa Rican jade carving, combining mythological avian and feline imagery. In excellent condition.

Provenance:
The Vilcek Foundation

Length: 4 inches

Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000.

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