Fine Antique Firearms, Edged Weapons & Asian
By Scollard Auctions
Sep 26, 2024
Brea, California, United States
Fine September auction featuring high end antique firearms including flintlock rifles and pistols, amazing edged weapons and armour. Asian antiques including amazing cloisonne and stone. Pre-columbian lots, jewelry and much more.

LOT 194:

Scarce Olmec Jade Jaguar Head Bead, 900 BCE - 500 BCE

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Start price:
$ 325
Estimate :
$700 - $1,400
Buyer's Premium: 25% More details
sales tax: 7.75% On the lot's price and buyer's premium
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Auction took place on Sep 26, 2024 at Scollard Auctions
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Scarce Olmec Jade Jaguar Head Bead, 900 BCE - 500 BCE
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico & Guatemala, Olmec 900 BCE - 500 BCE. Scarce and extremely rare Olmec jaguar head bead. Carved in a mottled and speckled green with white stone of jaguar with open mouth and well serrated teeth. His ears at attention and with deep recessed carving to the eyes. The center of the head is drilled thru to the mouth. Size 1 1/4" L x 3/4" W

Ex-USA Collection, Ex-Casa Favour Gallery Arizona, Ex-Favour Family Estate prior
Condition: Signs of wear commensurate with age and use