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THBPre-Columbian Aztec Obsidian Blade + Core
Lot 91
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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Feb 10, 2022
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- Lot Description
Pre-Columbian, Valley of Mexico, Aztec culture, ca. 1200 to 1532 CE. Two hand-knapped obsidian objects from the ancient Aztecs. First is a slender conical core with several vertical grooves coursing between the smooth bottom and tapered tip. Paired with this, the larger item is an oblong blade with sharpened edges, a flat bottom, and incredibly smooth surfaces. Obsidian was an incredibly important resource in ancient Mesoamerica that was traded far from its source in the volcanic regions of the Sierra Madres in Mexico and Guatemala. Size of largest (blade): 4.625" L x 1.625" W (11.7 cm x 4.1 cm)
Provenance: private A.G. collection, Chicago, Illinois, USA
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#156574Both items have minor nicks to peripheries and ends, with light encrustations within some recessed areas, otherwise intact and very good. Great smooth surfaces throughout.Condition
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